Sustainable Vs Regenerative Agriculture
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 restored is the primary...
read moreAutumn Grazing and Soil Management
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...
read moreWhat to consider as we approach the closed date for late fertiliser application?
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....
read moreTerra Range Trialled on Barley, Wheat and Grassland
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...
read moreManaging your silage crop in 2022
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...
read moreIntroducing Terra fertilisers on your farm
With increased pressure on the Irish farming community to move to more sustainable farming practices we look at why farmers should consider an alternative fertiliser option. We have developed Terra as an alternative to untreated inorganic fertiliser. What is Terra?...
read moreLeading the way with new products to facilitate reduction of nitrogen application
The Target Fertilisers team were delighted to be part of the recent Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Award, which recognised the positive advancements being made in inorganic fertilisers. Through a partnership with Tralee based biotechnology company, Brandon...
read moreSoil Sampling: Best Practices
There are significant economic gains to be made by having soil at the correct level for pH, P and K, as you optimise the efficiency of all nutrients therefore maximising growth rates for whatever crop you wish to grow. Teagasc research shows that by simply correcting...
read moreEfficient use of Chemical Fertiliser
Sustainability is a word that has become commonly used and maybe even over-complicated in farming. But what does it mean? According to Teagasc sustainable farming is a farming approach that can be sustained for the foreseeable future. It is a way of farming that will...
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