Tillage
Cereals advice: Spring application of potash and phosphate
The application of potash and phosphate fertilisers when planting a winter cereal enables these nutrients to be worked into seedbeds...
Sulphur
Tillage
Sulphur should be factored-in to all fertiliser programmes for 2025
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is recommending that sulphur (S) should be included within all fertiliser programmes for 2025. This...
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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
Delivering adequate potash to winter cover crops is crucial - PDA
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published a newsletter highlighting the nutritional requirements of winter cover crops and herbal leys....
Dairy
Fertilising second-cut silage as soon as possible
With many farmers having cut their first-cut silage over the weekend or planning on cutting in the next number of...
Tillage
Tillage: Pigeon grazing will determine nitrogen application
February and early March can be frustrating, as pigeons will continue to graze crops and it is the effect of...
Tillage
What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published...
N.Ireland
Soil sulphur levels higher than expected in some areas
Initial trends from Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) are now available with the data on sulphur (S) of...
Dairy Technical
Soil nutrient management: Does your farm need sulphur?
Soil nutrient management should be a focus on every farm, particularly this year, as chemical input costs are at an...
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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...
Tillage Technical
The inter-relationship between sulphur and nitrogen
Due to the key role of both sulphur and nitrogen in the synthesis of proteins, the supply of these plant...
Tillage
PDA updates fertiliser recommendations for oilseed rape
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has acted to update its fertiliser recommendations for oilseed rape crops. A new advisory leaflet,...
Tillage
Don’t forget - peas and beans are legumes
It’s sometimes easy for any farmer to overlook very basic facts, one being that peas and beans are legumes. The...
Dairy
Don't overlook the importance of sulphur
Sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N) go hand-in-hand when it comes to maximising grass production and sward quality during the grazing...
Dairy
Sulphur can improve silage quality
For the second installment of the Soil Fertility Series in association with Grassland Agro Clayton Coulter gives us some insight...
Dairy
Sulphur: The last piece of the jigsaw puzzle
Sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N) go hand-in-hand when it comes to maximising grass production and sward quality during the grazing...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
Is your farm sulphur deficient?
Courtesy of her presentation at the Dairy Innovation Day, AFBI (Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute) soil scientist Dr. Suzanne Higgins said...