Dairy
Reminder: Zone A permitted to spread chemical fertiliser tomorrow
The spreading period for chemical fertiliser reopens tomorrow, (Monday, January 27) for farmers in ‘Zone A’ which means that plans...
Chemical Fertiliser
Dairy
Utilising your slurry efficiently before the ban kicks in
The last day to spread slurry this year is Monday, September 30, which means there is less than a fortnight...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
N.Ireland
DAERA reminds NI farmers of closing date for fertiliser spreading
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is reminding farmers in Northern Ireland that the closed period for...
Beef
Table: How much chemical N and P can you spread on your farm?
Changes to regulations surrounding the application of chemical N and P fertiliser on farms has caused a significant amount of...
Dairy Technical
Chemical fertiliser strategies during challenging conditions
Research officer with Teagasc, Michael Egan, advised farmers to get chemical fertiliser onto paddocks that are suitable, and to target...
Dairy Technical
Research: Cost of additional slurry storage potentially €800/cow
Farmers are being urged to “maximise slurry nutrient use” by having adequate slurry storage and only spreading it at optimal...
Agri-Business
How are prices for chemical fertiliser looking this spring?
While ground conditions are still poor in most parts of the country, the first round of chemical fertiliser will likely...
Dairy Technical
The significance of fertiliser applications on dairy farms
Spreading fertiliser during the spring is important in order to boost grass growth and the amount of forage presented on...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Beef
Can you spread chemical fertiliser this weekend?
With spring fast approaching, farmers in many parts of the country will be planning a date to apply their first...
Grass
Research suggests link between fertiliser and microplastics in soils
New research carried out in the UK suggests that both organic and inorganic fertiliser may contribute to concentrations of microplastics...
Environment
Deadline for spreading chemical fertiliser tomorrow
The closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser (nitrogen N and phosphorous P) will commence on Friday, September 15,...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Getting fertiliser spread before the ban
The final date for spreading chemical fertiliser in 2023 is September 14 – which is a little over two weeks...
Environment
CCAC: 25% cut in chemical N possible 'with limited income impact'
A 25% reduction in the use of chemical nitrogen fertiliser in Ireland by 2030 is achievable “with limited adverse impact...
Beef Technical
Teagasc issue dry weather advice for farmers
Teagasc has issue some dry weather advice to farmers that are starting to see the affects of the current dry...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Dairy Technical
Avoid wasting fertiliser due to incorrect spreader set-up
The chemical fertiliser spreading period is now permitted for two of the three zones, but that doesn’t always mean farmers...
Dairy Technical
Will you be using OAD milking in early lactation?
As the calving season gets underway on farms across the country, the workload for dairy farmers is greatly increased. But...
Dairy Technical
Developing a soil health plan for your farm
Developing a soil health plan for farms is possibly one of the most important things a farmer can do over...
Dairy Technical
Should you purchase some of your chemical fertiliser for 2023?
The possibility of reduced availability of chemical fertiliser next spring has been highlighted once again in recent weeks, which poses...