Dairy
Why soil testing is more important than ever
Soil testing is becoming increasingly popular on farms across the country. Its benefits include saving on fertiliser and maximising grass...
Soil Testing
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to sign-up for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) which aims to improve...
Tillage
Most UK soils deficient in key nutrients - NRM
A major survey has revealed that two thirds of all UK soils are deficient in the key nutrients of magnesium,...
Tillage Technical
Analysis: Many arable soils in UK still too acidic
Analysis carried out by NRM Laboratories has confirmed that a significant proportion of arable soils in the UK are too...
Tillage Technical
‘Soils Day’: 2030 deadline for 70% of soils to be 'healthy'
The recent Teagasc ‘Soils Day’ attracted a large turnout of farmers from across the country to Johnstown Castle in Co....
N.Ireland
Soil sulphur levels higher than expected in some areas
Initial trends from Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) are now available with the data on sulphur (S) of...
Tillage
Tillage: Crop yield reflects overall health status of soils
Final crop yield is the most definitive indicator of soil health, according to Prof. Mike McLaughlin, from the University of...
Tillage
Crop report 2023: Nitrates, fertiliser and spring sowing
Teagasc has used its first crop report of 2023 to flag up a number of technical issues, which will be...
Tillage
Soil testing – getting back to basics
Accurately identifying the key parameters within soils, through soil testing, is crucially important for farmers and growers. It is an...
Tillage
Tillage: Soil quality – what is its function?
Soil quality and type can vary widely within a single farm In Ireland. And, no doubt, the same principle holds...
Tillage
Growers urged to 'test soil' and use organic fertiliser
Soil testing is “critically important” in managing and assessing phosphorous (P) availability in all soils, according to an award-winning professor....
Tillage
Up to date soil results required for fertiliser planning - Teagasc
Growers should be aware that up to date soil analysis will be required to apply fertiliser phosphorous (P) in 2023, Teagasc...
N.Ireland
UFU encourages farmers to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The submission deadline date for Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is Wednesday, August 31. This cut-off date relates specifically...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland urged to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging all eligible farmers to apply for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) without...
N.Ireland
Soil Nutrient Health Scheme 'a major milestone' for industry
Northern Ireland’s (NI’s) Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is now open for applications, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). The...
Agri-Business
Farmers: It's still not too late to take soil samples
Farmers are being reminded that it is still not too late to take a soil sample on land that has...
Tillage
Nitrogen prices up 250% relative to this time last year
Nitrogen prices are up 250% relative to this time last year, according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Ciaran Collins. Speaking on...
Tillage
10 steps to control tillage fertiliser costs in 2022
According to Teagasc, fertiliser costs increased in early 2021. However, in the last six months, prices have escalated to all-time...