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Extension to national liming programme a practical move - IFA
Niamh Murphy
Given the challenging weather in recent months, the IFA said the extended date for spreading lime will "alleviate pressure".
28 February 2024 News
Further 5% reduction in chemical nitrogen ‘likely’
Teagasc’s Dr David Wall said it is his understanding the NAP will come up for public consultation soon and a further 5% reduction in chemical nitrogen application is 'likely'.
28 February 2024 Management
Sheep Management: fertiliser considerations, scratching sheep and SIS details
An investment in fertiliser to boost grass growth is more economical and labour beneficial than supplementing ewes and lambs in early lactation.
Soil fertility not ‘sexy’, but key to sustainable production – Teagasc scientist
Farmers need to focus on getting the basics of food production right, Dr David Wall tells online Teagasc Soil Conference.
26 February 2024 News
Training fully booked for soil scheme
All courses to be held this spring as part of the SNMS are fully booked with farmers now being directed to the online training option.
14 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Where to for fertiliser in 2024?
Aidan Brennan asks if farmers would be right or wrong to spread more fertiliser in 2024.
31 January 2024 Fertilizers
Farmers urged to manage slurry properly
A recent CAFRE open day focused on making best use of livestock slurry on farms this spring. Kieran Mailey reports.
24 January 2024 Northern Ireland
Top tips for soil sampling before spring
Soil samples should be taken before the lifting of the fertiliser and slurry restrictions in early 2024.
29 December 2023 Management
Top tips for early spring slurry spreading
The closed period for slurry spreading ends in three weeks' time for counties in zones A and B. Before then, give thought to making best use of slurry with the outlined tips.
20 December 2023 Climate and environment
Just 14,500 lime payment claims submitted
The low uptake equates to only 35% of approvals and means that at best €8.5m of the €16m budget allocated will be utilised.
22 November 2023 News
The Grass Week: end of grazing as covers deplete and conditions deteriorate
Low utilisation has led to covers on farms that continued to graze to rapidly disappear, while ground conditions called a halt to grazing for many before now.
18 November 2023 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: farm covers on the upper end for closing
Despite an early finish to the grazing season for many, the poor utilisation rates have brought farm cover down rapidly, though it is still on the higher end for complete closing.
4 November 2023 Grass & feeding