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With rain forecast over the next few days, grass growth rates are expected to pick up again. Fertiliser should be going out in the next two weeks, to try and build grass supplies coming into August.
Fertiliser efficiency drops off as the year progresses and it’s important to get maximum impact out of any that is spread. There are a lot of fields around the country that are showing signs of fertiliser deficiency, with a yellow colour. Applying between 20-30 units of N fertiliser/acre should get a good response.
Make sure you are not forgetting about P and K – a compound fertiliser will give a better response if soil is deficient in P or K. Applying a fertiliser with added sulphur will also give a higher response than just straight CAN, especially on regular silage fields or on farms with lighter soils.
Open Day Reminder:
An open day will take place on the Irish Farmers Journal Tullamore Farm next Tuesday, 25 July, from 1pm-7pm. All livestock will be on display and live demos will take place in the yard area from 4pm-7pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
The eircode for the event is R35AT81.
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