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Getting the spreading rate right this spring
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan takes a look at the steps involved in setting up a fertiliser spreader and deciding what rate to spread.
8 February 2023 Management
Beef Management: investigating abortions and early grass
Adam Woods takes a look at abortions in suckler herds, safety at calving time and getting ready for early grass.
1 February 2023 Fertilizers
Irish farmers embracing fertiliser bag recycling
Paul O’Brien from the IFA and Eva Ross from Yara discuss some of the recent developments around fertiliser bag recycling.
Improving N use efficiency on tillage farms
Don Somers (tillage farmer), John Pettit and Mark Plunkett (Teagasc, Johnstown Castle) outline how tillage farmers can improve their nitrogen use efficiency.
1 February 2023 Fertilizers
Five steps for taking soil samples
January is an ideal time to get on top of soil sampling and draw up a fertiliser plan for the year ahead.
2 January 2023 Management
Agromek 2022: Technopol Yukon liquid fertiliser applicator
Ukrainian manufacturer Technopol showcased its Yukon liquid fertiliser applicator which places liquid fertiliser directly under the crop’s rooting system.
7 December 2022 Farm machinery