Water solubility and why it matters

Water solubility and why it matters

Preparation and precision are at the heart of every product emblazoned with the Target Fetilisers’ logo: that’s a message which Walter Furlong Jnr, the company’s General Manager, is keen to stress. “It’s very important that Irish farmers get the highest possible...
Reducing Nitrogen use on farm without compromising quality

Reducing Nitrogen use on farm without compromising quality

“We know there’s no silver bullet which can address all the challenges facing Irish farmers between now and 2030,” said Walter Furlong Jnr, General Manager of Target Fertilisers. “And while Target Fertilisers has a range of protected urea products, we believe that our...
Ten Tips About Fertilising

Ten Tips About Fertilising

Target Fertilisers is committed to providing high-quality, dust-free products to Irish farmers and growers. Our goal is to help customers achieve high yields and quality outputs through the use of our fertilisers. 1: In order to achieve optimum performance for your...
Fertiliser after first cut silage; what should I consider?

Fertiliser after first cut silage; what should I consider?

Many farmers have closed off paddocks for first cut silage, as it will take 6 to 8 weeks for the grass to reach its optimum maturity. The target harvest date is usually May and will be very dependent on the closing date and the amount of fertiliser applied. If your...
Fertiliser for Tillage Crops: Your Questions Answered

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...
How to improve grass profitability

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...
Top tips to increase your early grass yield this spring

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...
Why use Target Max protected urea fertiliser range?

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...
Fertiliser options for second cut silage

Fertiliser options for second cut silage

Now is the optimum time to consider your second cut fertiliser application plan. It is important to ensure you have the right type and quantity of product available to guarantee a healthy yield and good quality grass. Nutrients required for 2nd Cut Silage (4 tonnes/ha...
Tillage management: fertiliser application on cereal crops

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...