Soil pH
Andy Doyle on 28 Apr 2021
Addressing trace element deficiency risks
Potential trace element deficiencies need to be addressed early in the life of a crop to help avoid loss of yield potential. Andy Doyle, Stephen Robb and Siobhán Walsh write.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Apr 2021
Five things to consider when reseeding
When reseeding grassland, correcting soil pH and drainage issues before carrying out field work are just some things to consider before sowing gout new grass.
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.
Siobhán Walsh on 26 Mar 2021
Work to do on potassium levels on Tullamore Farm
Soil samples on Tullamore Farm came back generally good, but there is work to do on phosphorus and potassium in some fields.
on 17 Mar 2021
Reseeding: where, when and how?
John Crowe outlines a step-by-step plan for your 2021 reseed, from paddock selection to early grazing management.
Andy Doyle on 10 Mar 2021
Helping your garden grow
Looking for those beautiful blue bursts of hydrangea in your garden? Andy Doyle explains the science behind soil pH and how it often dictates plant growth and colour.
Peter McCann on 10 Mar 2021
Picking cows for early turnout in Antrim
Early grazing makes grassland management easier in April and May.
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.
Contributor on 03 Feb 2021
Fertilising clover swards
James Humphreys and Dan Barrett from Teagasc Solohead Research Farm outline their approach to fertilising grass clover swards.
Peter McCann on 27 Jan 2021
Lowland has role in environment – Dr John Gilliland
Dr John Gilliland from Devenish Nutrition spoke to members of the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster during their online conference.
Andy Doyle on 20 Jan 2021
Tillage management: use the time off the land to get your homework done
Wet is once again keeping most tillage farmers off the land, which makes this a good time to plan for what lies ahead.
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.
Kieran Mailey on 15 Dec 2020
Beef management: Time to take soil samples
Taking soil samples in mid-December will give a good indication of fertility levels, allowing farmers to target slurry and compound fertiliser to swards with low and K levels.
Andy Doyle on 09 Oct 2020
Ammonia and nitrogen transformation
While improved slurry spreading and a switch to protected urea can help reduce all emissions, pressure for ammonia loss will continue while systems are highly loaded with nitrogen.
Andy Doyle on 30 Sep 2020
Back into the heart of the winter planting season
The autumn planting season is very much with us and growers should check germination levels in any home-saved seed.
Lorcan Allen on 26 Jun 2020
Soil health: lime is the first step to improving your soils
Speaking during a live webinar on Friday, David Wall and Mark Plunkett of Teagasc said applying lime needed to be the first step in soil health improvement programmes.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Jun 2020
NI Sheep programme: Getting to grips with sheep health and grass management
With lambing finished, Karol and Peter McCaughan have been busy with fieldwork, liming 100ac of grazing ground and starting to manage grass
Darren Carty on 29 Apr 2020
Applying lime can provide a 7:1 return on investment
Maintaining soils at the optimum pH will improve soil structure, promote soil micro-organism and earthworm activity and increase nutrient availability.