by webadmin | 29th May 2024 | News
Given the environmental obligations facing Irish farmers between now and 2030, adapting to reduced derogation and Nitrogen levels now represents a daily reality. As part of that future, the Terra Range of fertilisers – a collaboration between Target Fertilisers and...
by webadmin | 29th May 2024 | News
The Terra Range, a collaboration between Target Fertilisers and Brandon Bioscience, which has been developed as an alternative to untreated, inorganic nitrogen fertiliser. Using PSI® Precision Technology, Brandon Bioscience produces the biostimulant PSI®362, derived...
by webadmin | 16th Nov 2023 | News
With 213 different soil types in Ireland, farmers must remain attuned to fertility levels which can, in several instances, vary from field to field. As tillage farmers prepare for Spring 2024, all are required to undertake compulsory soil testing, as set out in...
by webadmin | 18th Sep 2023 | News
As of January 1st, 2024, Irish derogation farmers will be permitted to use 220kg of organic nitrogen per hectare, a reduction from the current limit of 250kg/ha. This was confirmed to Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue on September 6th following a meeting...
by webadmin | 1st Sep 2023 | News
Carbon Farming, which has been identified by the European Commission as a key element within an enhanced EU commitment to Regenerative Farming, forms part of a wider suite of measures which aims to restore ecosystems and biodiversity. The release of carbon dioxide,...
by webadmin | 1st Aug 2023 | News
Timing is critical when it comes to Autumn reseeding. Planning is of the essence and may prove somewhat more pronounced this year given the drought/near drought conditions experienced throughout the island in late May/early June. Reseeding in Autumn presents more...
by webadmin | 19th Jul 2023 | News
Ireland’s Nitrates Directive The drive for more environmentally friendly farm practices has been a central plank of European Union policy for over 30 years. The Nitrates Directive, which was established in 1991, promotes sound farm practice and is designed to...
by webadmin | 17th Feb 2023 | News
The terms “sustainable agriculture” and “regenerative agriculture” are frequently used, but what do they actually mean and what is the difference? The desire to regenerate, or renew, the productivity and growth capacity of whatever is being...
by webadmin | 3rd Oct 2022 | News
The key objective of autumn grazing is to extend the grazing season to maximise the number of days at grass. This will reduce pressure on feed costs and slurry storage costs. Autumn is considered the start of a new grazing year. How we manage our grass from now until...
by webadmin | 31st Aug 2022 | News
We are fast approaching the closing date of 15th September for the fertiliser application of chemical Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P). It is important to note there is no closing date for either Potassium (K) or Lime, while the closing date for slurry is 8th October....
by webadmin | 20th Jul 2022 | News
At Target Fertilisers we are fully aware of how farmers are taking a more sustainable approach to farming and the most efficient use of Nitrogen (N) to boost grass and crop yields. Often the applied N is not all used by the plant and ends up being lost to the...
by webadmin | 13th May 2022 | News
Making silage of high quality will ensure good daily weight gain on weanlings, cut down on meal input for finishing cattle and also increase milk output in dairy cows. The decisions made in the next number of weeks on farm will determine the cost of production for up...
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