NPK Application on Tillage Crops
After a significantly mild autumn, where winter crops were sown in ideal conditions and through a relatively kind winter, most crops are appearing well visually. However, in recent days it can be seen that some crops are turning pale green to yellow in colour, which...
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Target Fertilisers launch #ThatsMyTarget campaign
At Target Fertilisers, we are committed to helping farmers strive for the best they can within their own farm gate. This extends to setting individual goals and targets for their own individual enterprise. Our campaign #ThatsMyTarget encourages...
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Use of CAN (27%) and Urea (46%) for Early Grass Production
When deciding whether to use a Urea or CAN (Calcium Ammonium Nitrate) product, multiple factors should be taken into consideration such as economic, climatic and environmental. Nationally, CAN sales are five times the volume of Urea sales with national Urea sales in...
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Nitrogen Application for Early Grass Production
It’s that time of the year again and farmers are wondering what fertilisers to apply to ensure early grass growth and try to take full advantage of the favourable weather and ground conditions presently. The passing of the date restriction under the Nitrate...
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Excellent yields and return on fodder in Co. Galway
Richard O’Beirne is farming 120 acres in Kilconly, Tuam, Co. Galway. Richard is a well-known, successful cattle breeder, running a herd of pedigree Limousines and a herd of commercial heifers for finishing. For Richard, the benefit of using Target Fertilisers is due...
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Accurate, clean spread key for Co. Meath tillage farmer
Ivan Curran farms over 2,000 acres in a mixed tillage and beef enterprise at Broadleas Farms in Stamullen, Co. Meath. Originally, the Curran’s 330 acres inherited by Ivan from his father was a dairy and tillage enterprise in the 1970’s. Now, Ivan farms 1,300 acres of...
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High Yield and Quality is Essential in Co. Tipperary
Micheal Horan is milking 130 cows across 250 acres in Golden, Co. Tipperary, with his wife Mary and two young children. Micheal’s father ran a dairy and beef enterprise, as did Micheal when he inherited the farm, moving the enterprise completely to dairying, building...
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