Lime
Darren Carty on 07 Apr 2021
Sheep management: lime and nutrients, lactating hoggets and Nematodirus risk
The higher cost of fertiliser in 2021 can be partly offset by ensuring soil pH is at optimum levels to enhance the availability of soil nutrients and the response to applied nutrients.
Siobhán Walsh on 07 Apr 2021
Lime: a cheap and simple way to optimise fertiliser use
Correct soil pH is essential for a well functioning soil. On grassland lime can be applied at any time of the year.
Siobhán Walsh on 31 Mar 2021
Focus on soil health in the Kingdom
Soil pH is one of the most important elements of soil health to get right and it’s essential to fit liming into the schedule throughout the year where needed.
Darren Carty on 12 Mar 2021
Liming programme details for farmers exceeding 170kg /ha organic nitrogen
The liming programme is a new requirement for farmers availing of a nitrates derogation and those remaining outside of derogation by means of exporting slurry.
Andy Doyle on 08 Mar 2021
Over 30,000ha and expanding in Western Australia
The Fowler farm at Chilwell was a very impressive operation, which was well run by very nice people as an integrated multi-enterprise business.
Andy Doyle on 03 Mar 2021
Tillage Management: what a difference a week makes to ground conditions
The improvement in ground conditions over the past week has enabled huge a lot of activity on the land this week, from fertilising to planting.
Darren Carty on 03 Mar 2021
Sheep Management: prompt fertiliser application and ewe-hogget dilemma
Ground conditions have improved significantly in many parts of the country this week and producers should be ready to apply fertiliser once conditions allow to kickstart grass growth.
Andy Doyle on 24 Feb 2021
Calculating a farm’s nutrient allowances
Assessing nutrient allowances or requirements on a tillage farm means calculations based on every crop and parcel, writes Andy Doyle.
Siobhán Walsh on 24 Feb 2021
Efficient fertiliser use requires efficient spreading and reduced losses
Improvements in technology from steering guidance and automatic shut-off to variable rate application means fertiliser can be applied and used more efficiently.
Contributor on 03 Feb 2021
Lime: your questions answered
Eoin O’Carroll from Bennettsbridge Lime and David Wall from Teagasc in Johnstown Castle answer some common questions on the use of lime.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Feb 2021
Watch: full refurb for 38-year-old Bredal spreader in the west
Over the Christmas break, father and son duo Paddy and Ger Farragher took into restoring their 38-year-old Bredal spreader. Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Cong in Co Mayo to catch it in action.
Adam Woods on 27 Jan 2021
Beef Management: compensatory growth, urea interactions and spring webinars
Beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at compensatory growth, lime, slurry and fertiliser interactions and he previews the first instalment of our spring webinar series, which kicks off next week.
Siobhán Walsh on 30 Dec 2020
Lime an essential tool in fertiliser use efficiency
Moving from low soil pH levels to optimum soil pH can result in a doubling of nitrogen use efficiency on grassland.
Darren Carty on 30 Dec 2020
New nitrates rules take effect from 01 January
Many of the new rules have been well documented but some including the liming programme have received relatively little attention.
Stephen Connolly on 23 Dec 2020
Now is the ideal time to soil sample
Soil fertility is the foundation to any good grass based system.
Andy Doyle on 16 Dec 2020
Do a last field check before the break
With another year virtually behind us, there is still time for a walk through the crops to check for problems and then get your soil tests up to date for the coming season.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Dec 2020
Department targets 20% cut in nitrogen by 2030
A new road map for agriculture and climate change is targeting ambitious cuts in methane, ammonia and nitrogen use on Irish farms over the coming decades.
Aidan Brennan on 09 Dec 2020
Dairy Management: liming, soil sampling and grass
In this week's dairy management notes Aidan Brennan outlines the dangers of cubicle lime, the importance of soil sampling and maintaining a work/life balance
Siobhán Walsh on 05 Dec 2020
World Soil Day - learn to look after yours
Simple steps can make a big difference to production and profit. A soil test is a good place to start on the road to improvement.
Gary Abbott on 18 Nov 2020
Cubicle sweeper and dispenser ride-on options: what's out there?
Many farmers have made the move towards dedicated cubicle sweepers/dispensers to save both time and labour. Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney check out some of the models on the market.