by webadmin | 1st Jul 2024 | News
The future of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation and the level of on-farm nitrates use will be among the pressing issues facing our newly-elected MEPs when the European Parliament convenes in Strasbourg from July 16th to 19th. Since January 1st, the permitted annual level...
by webadmin | 31st Aug 2022 | News
We are fast approaching the closing date of 15th September for the fertiliser 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 8th October....
by webadmin | 27th Apr 2021 | News
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...
by webadmin | 29th Mar 2021 | News
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...
by webadmin | 4th Feb 2021 | News
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...
by webadmin | 27th Jan 2021 | News
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...
by webadmin | 30th Sep 2020 | News
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...
by webadmin | 16th Jul 2020 | News
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...
by webadmin | 3rd Jun 2020 | News
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...
by webadmin | 14th Apr 2020 | News
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...
by webadmin | 23rd Jan 2020 | News
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...
by webadmin | 26th Feb 2019 | News
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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