Why consistent yield and quality are essential for Co. Wexford racehorse trainer
For Wexford racehorse trainer, Paul Nolan, using Target Fertilisers has increased his farm’s efficiency and yield, while also increasing the quality of his grassland. Paul accredits this to identifying an applicable fertiliser programme. “In my business, producing...
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Fertiliser for Tillage Crops: Your Questions Answered
Conditions for winter sowing were ideal in autumn 2020, and as a result, many tillage farmers across the country are in a far better position than at the same time last year. Overall, winter crops are looking good and, hopefully, weather conditions will continue to...
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How Sulphur is a critical nutrient for grass growth and health
One of the essential elements in the process of protein formation in plants such as grass, and in improving the quality of both grazed grass and silage or hay is Sulphur (S). The availability of S to the crop depends on wet and dry deposition from the atmosphere and...
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Target early grass nutrition to manage yield throughout the grazing season
For many years the value of grass has been highlighted as a critical factor in the overall profitability of grassland farms. Ireland's climate is ideal to maximise grass growth. Grass is by far the cheapest feed available and for this reason, great care is required...
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How to improve grass profitability
As the cheapest feed source available to Irish farmers, grass, when conditions are favourable, can be grown in abundance. However, research conducted by Teagasc has shown that up to 85% of Irish soils are lacking the correct nutrients required to maximise grass...
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Top tips to increase your early grass yield this spring
One of the key elements of achieving high grass yields is to apply the correct amount of Nitrogen (N), from the right source at the right time. One of the major nutrients used by many farmers to increase grass yield is Nitrogen (N). Through studies conducted by...
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Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
We have now entered the prohibited period for application of chemical Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) since September 15th until January 12th for Zone A. Remember there are no restrictions on Potassium (K) application or timings over the closed period. Farmers have...
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What to consider as we approach the closed date for late fertiliser application?
We are fast approaching the closing date of 15th September for the 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 15th October. Early cut...
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Why use Target Max protected urea fertiliser range?
This year, more and more Irish farmers are following the advice of Teagasc and switching their nitrogen source from urea or calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), to protected urea. Protected urea has been identified by Teagasc as a fundamental way to reduce emissions in...
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