The Significance of Protected Urea

The Significance of Protected Urea

Protected Urea is the nitrogen fertiliser most widely used by Irish farmers, helping them to meet their environmental requirements in terms of reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and ammonia emissions. “From Target Fertilisers’ perspective, Protected Urea remains incredibly...
The Terra Range: a scientific response to changing demands

The Terra Range: a scientific response to changing demands

Irish farmers are actively addressing the environmentally-linked challenges their industry is facing at both national and European levels. Since January 1st last, 3,000 Irish farmers have been dealing with the reality of working with the revised Nitrates Derogation of...
Terra Range described as a “win-win” for Irish farmers

Terra Range described as a “win-win” for Irish farmers

Given the environmental obligations facing Irish farmers between now and 2030, adapting to reduced derogation and Nitrogen levels now represents a daily reality. As part of that future, the Terra Range of fertilisers – a collaboration between Target Fertilisers and...
Soil Sampling: Prepare for Spring 2024

Soil Sampling: Prepare for Spring 2024

  With 213 different soil types in Ireland, farmers must remain attuned to fertility levels which can, in several instances, vary from field to field. As tillage farmers prepare for Spring 2024, all are required to undertake compulsory soil testing, as set out in...
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...