Sulphur
Rachel Donovan on 25 Sep 2021
Leitrim farmer opts for cosmetics over cattle
Michael McManus’ ambition is 'to make Carrick-on-Shannon the spa capital of the west' with his organic skincare project.
Letters to the Editor on 15 Sep 2021
Letter: greenhouse gas emissions - targets for agri sector
"A case of the "hare and the tortoise” "- Patrick McGleenan FCA MCT, McGleenan & Co Chartered Accountants, Moate, Co Westmeath
Kieran Mailey on 06 Jul 2021
Beef management: rain showers providing a window for fertiliser
With rain showers becoming more regular, there is an opportunity to get fertiliser spread on grazing swards and boost grass supplies for the weeks ahead.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Jun 2021
Grain market driving fertiliser price on
Fertiliser prices are set for another increase from 1 July in Northern Ireland
John Crowe on 16 Jun 2021
Grass+Dairy: grass quality is a constant battle on farm
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss managing grass quality and a soil moisture deficit hitting some areas.
Kieran Mailey on 25 May 2021
Time for a fertiliser dressing to boost grass growth
With warmer weather forecasted for the end of the week, a timely application of fertiliser beforehand will boost grass growth.
John Sleigh on 03 Mar 2021
Getting ready for births at Cranna
This week, John Sleigh and Robert Gilchrist speak to the Duguids on their preparation for spring.
on 25 Feb 2021
Sulphur; a critical nutrient for grass and soil health
Sulphur is a critical element in the process of protein formation in plants such as grass, and in improving the quality of both grazed grass and silage or hay.
Andy Doyle on 24 Feb 2021
Tillage Management: time to get fertiliser applied
With the past week showing signs of growth, it is now time to get fertiliser applied to winter crops.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Feb 2021
CAN price set to break £250/t
The fertiliser market in NI has been rising since the start of the year
Andy Doyle on 10 Feb 2021
Tillage Management: poorer crops will benefit from nitrogen soon
The possibility of field work has been knocked back by recent rain but backward thin crops will need nitrogen soon.
Kieran Mailey on 11 Jul 2020
Beef management: five tips to managing grass mid-season
As the second half of the grazing season gets under way, the way grassland is managed should change. Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to get the most from grass at the mid-season point.
Kieran Mailey on 16 Jun 2020
Beef management: make fertiliser a priority for grazing ground
Farmers should be prioritising fertiliser applications on grazing ground as rain showers become more frequent around the country.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Jun 2020
BETTER Farm NI: Farms finished with first-cut silage
First-cut silage has been completed on the programme farms and the focus is now on making up any fodder deficits with the second cut.
Kieran Mailey on 19 May 2020
Beef management: window for fertiliser with rain forecast
On farms struggling with grass growth, rain is forecast towards the end of the week, giving a window for fertiliser to be applied to grassland.
Jack Kennedy on 13 May 2020
Dairy Management: the boss needs a break too so make it happen
With breeding in full swing and field work all systems go plan ahead and make better decisions to avoid fire fighting
Photo Desk on 26 Apr 2020
This week in photos: Tayto crisps and raking, making and wrapping bales
Our top farming photos from the past week include farmers sowing Golden Wonder potatoes in Co Wexford, setting grass seeds in Co Tipperary and raking, making and wrapping bales in Co Wexford.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Apr 2020
Global carbon emissions could fall 5% this year due to COVID-19
With cars parked up, airplanes grounded, factories idle and demand for oil and coal on the floor due to COVID-19, scientists are now forecasting global C02 emissions will fall as much as 5% this year.
Kieran Mailey on 06 Apr 2020
Beef management: time for fertiliser as temperatures rise
With warmer day time temperatures on the way, farmers should be getting fertiliser onto grassland to kick start growth.
Andy Doyle on 01 Apr 2020
Tillage Management: a lot of field work done in the past week
Weather conditions over the past two weeks have enabled a lot of spring planting to be completed, as well as work on winter crops and the last of the 2019 harvest.