The pH of soils on many beef farms is below target and where pH is below target, there are huge benefits in correcting it in terms of fertiliser efficiency and a knock-on 10% increase in grass growth. If you are planning on spreading some lime, there are some interactions to be aware of. For grassland fertiliser, if lime is applied in spring then you should avoid using urea for three to six months.
Similarly, if ground is limed this spring, you should also avoid spreading slurry for up to three months as there will be lower nitrogen availability from the slurry application. Lime is just as important for grass growth as fertiliser. If lime is to be applied in spring, use CAN or a compound NPK fertiliser. If slurry or urea is applied first in early spring, you can safely apply lime in late spring.
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The pH of soils on many beef farms is below target and where pH is below target, there are huge benefits in correcting it in terms of fertiliser efficiency and a knock-on 10% increase in grass growth. If you are planning on spreading some lime, there are some interactions to be aware of. For grassland fertiliser, if lime is applied in spring then you should avoid using urea for three to six months.
Similarly, if ground is limed this spring, you should also avoid spreading slurry for up to three months as there will be lower nitrogen availability from the slurry application. Lime is just as important for grass growth as fertiliser. If lime is to be applied in spring, use CAN or a compound NPK fertiliser. If slurry or urea is applied first in early spring, you can safely apply lime in late spring.
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