Target Fertilisers’ Top Tips for Spring Reseeding
Although grass is the most dominant crop in Ireland, just 2% of our grassland is reseeded annually. As pastures get older, they on average produce up to 3 tonnes less dry matter (DM) per hectare per year. This is an economic cost to the farmer and this cost occurs...
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Tillage management: fertiliser application on cereal crops
This season to date, has been a challenging period for tillage farmers and as a result, only 50-60% of winter cereals have been sown nationally. Rainfall levels were twice what would normally fall in February, leaving little opportunity for farmers to sow crops and...
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Improve grassland yield this spring
Grazed grass continues to be the most cost-effective form of animal feed available in Ireland and through maximising its yield and quality, profitability can be optimised. Farmers should aim to have stock grazing for a minimum of 280 days per year
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Urea application to maximise early grass production
2019 was an excellent year for grass production and similar conditions will be favourable for farmers in 2020. January is a key time for planning for early grass growth and Nitrogen (N) will be the driving force of production. The restriction dates under the Nitrate...
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Soil sampling and analysis during the closed period
The closed period for the application of chemical Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) began on September 15th and will continue until January 12th for Zone A, which includes counties in the south and east of the country. There are no restrictions on Potassium (K)...
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Planning your chemical fertiliser application prior to the closing period
The closing period for the application of chemical fertilisers is 15th September 2019, as set out under the Nitrates Directive and remains enforced in the south east until 12th January. Farmers should make every effort to spread over the coming days to and take...
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Consistent yield and quality essential for Co. Wexford racehorse trainer
For Wexford based racehorse trainer, Paul Nolan, using Target Fertilisers has increased his farm’s efficiency and yield dramatically, while also increasing the quality. Paul accredits this to identifying an applicable fertiliser programme. Paul works closely with his...
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Approaching soil fertility post autumn reseeding
Grass growth is presently averaging 65kg/ha/day across the country and it is likely that winter fodder will be in plentiful supply, as many farms are currently harvesting second and third cuts. Baling surplus grass has resulted in a good build up of silage stocks with...
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Mid-Season Grass Management
With the middle of the grazing season fast approaching, farmers should now aim to maximise grass growth during the long summer days of July. Post grazing application Grass growth rates have steadily increased in the last number of weeks and it is an ideal...
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