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...
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...
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

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...
NPK Application on Tillage Crops

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...