Dairy
Reminder: Still time to collect soil samples before spring
The key to decent pasture production in 2025 starts with collecting soil samples and assessing the soil fertility of your...
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Tillage
Potato growers must soil test to secure use of added phosphate
Teagasc has said that potato growers must soil test to secure the use of added phosphate fertiliser this year. Without...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Tillage
Soil sampling...when ground conditions improve
While many fields are too wet to take a stroll through it is important to keep in mind that autumn...
Tillage
Get soil samples taken ASAP
Anyone who doesn’t have a set of up-to-date soil samples should be taking samples presently or in the near future;...
Tillage
What is the fertiliser value of straw?
Straw has significant fertiliser value in terms of P and K and will add that to soil organic matter helping...
Grass
Soil test now for better grass production - Teagasc
Teagasc is advising sheep farmers to soil test now, as approximately 75% of soil samples analysed through Teagasc had phosphorus (P) and potassium...