Agri-Business
No decision has been made regarding the continuation of the Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme,...
Tillage
Soil analysis is normally carried out within a three to five-year cycle on tillage farms throughout the UK and Ireland.
Dairy
Now that a lot of second cut silage has been cut, farmers who are not opting for another cut of silage should be looking at their soil test..
Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, is confirming the very high yield potential of winter cereal crops sown out over recent weeks.
The grazing year is coming to a close and now that cows are gradually approaching the housing period, herbage production needs to be...
A recently published newsletter from the Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the important role of effective soil analysis
Soil testing is becoming increasingly popular on farms across the country. Its benefits include saving on fertiliser and maximising...
N.Ireland
Farmers in NI have been urged to sign up to the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme which aims to improve "sustainability and efficiency".
A major survey confirms that two thirds of all UK soils are deficient in the key nutrients of magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
Tillage Technical
Analysis carried out by NRM Laboratories is confirming that a significant proportion of arable soils in the UK are too acidic.
The recent Teagasc ‘Soils Day’ attracted a large turnout of farmers from across the country to Johnstown Castle in Co. Wexford
Initial trends from Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) are now available with the data on sulphur (S) of key interest.
According to Prof. Mike McLaughlin, from the University of Adelaide, final crop yield is the most definitive indicator of soil health.
Teagasc has used its first crop report of 2023 to flag up a number of technical issues, which will be of direct interest to tillage farmers.
Accurately identifying the key parameters within soils, through soil testing, is crucially important for farmers and growers
Soil quality and type can vary widely within a single farm In Ireland. And, no doubt, the same principle holds in countries around the world.
Regular soil testing is critically important when it comes to determining phosphorous (P) availability in all soils.
Teagasc is confirming that up-to-date soil analysis will be required to apply fertiliser phosphorous (P) in 2023.
The submission deadline date for Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is Wednesday, August 31.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging all eligible farmers to apply for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) without delay.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is notifying members that Northern Ireland's Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is now open for applications.
Farmers are being reminded it is still not too late to take a soil sample on land that has not received slurry or fertiliser in more than three months.
According to Teagasc tillage specialist Ciaran Collins, nitrogen prices are up 250% relative to this time last year.
