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Grass production: Thinking below the ground…

August 11, 2019

“Oftentimes farmers think about what is above the ground because that is what is going to feed the cows; but what is below…

Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms

July 14, 2019

Grass

Even moderate levels of soil compaction can reduce grassland output levels by 20%, according to Alex Higgins, from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute…

Where has the recent rain left soil moisture levels?

June 8, 2019

Tillage

Last Sunday, June 2, soil moisture deficits (SMDs) were running between -5 and 44 across all parts of the country and across different…

Feed the worms…they’re good for your soil

January 1, 2019

Tillage

Earthworm populations are sensitive to tillage, but using organic manures can help to increase earthworm populations under tillage. Patrick Forrestal spoke about soil…

Farmers are the true custodians of the soil

December 30, 2018

Opinion

December 5 this year was World Soil Day. I hope it provided members of the general public everywhere with the opportunity to pause…

Soil health can be improved by paying attention to 3 pillars

December 21, 2018

Tillage

Dr. Patrick Forrestal of Teagsc Johnstown Castle outlined that there are three pillars of soil health at the recent Irish Tillage and Land…

Today is World Soil Day – look after it

December 5, 2018

Beef

December 5 marks World Soil Day. Organised by the United Nations, the theme of this year’s World Soil Day is: ‘Be the solution…

Soil moisture deficits…no deficit this week

December 2, 2018

Environment

Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) are starting to look a lot less attractive than they have all year. On Wednesday (November 28) SMDs were…

On trend: Soil a hot topic on TV next Monday

November 24, 2018

Environment

Our soils are one of our most valuable resources and they are running out. This week, RTE’s 10 Things to Know About investigates…

Do you know what’s in a handful of soil?

November 15, 2018

Tillage

Soil is a haven for biodiversity and micro-organisms. The world’s soil contains between one quarter and one third of all living organisms. These…

Our soils are depleting faster than they can be regenerated

November 14, 2018

Tillage

Fiona Brennan delivered a few stark messages about our soils as she began to address the Biological Farming Conference – held by the…

Poor soil structure could cost up to £220/ha…but can you avoid common pitfalls?

August 22, 2018

Grass

Healthy soils are said to be the engine driving production on any farm; but just how much could poor soil structure be costing…

98% of Northern Ireland soils inadequately analysed

July 19, 2018

N.Ireland

‘Soil Health’ is a relatively new term that is being discussed more and more by farmers, growers, agronomists and researchers. But a key question…

Are we only playing at grassland management?

June 4, 2018

Grass

Some farmers, it might be argued, have been deluding themselves for generations – believing they are good grassland managers. Yes; some certainly are.…