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'Timing your run is important' when it comes to phosphorus
Siobhán Walsh
John O’Loughlin spoke about phosphorus uptake and build up at the recent Irish Tillage and Land Use spring workshop.
'Timing your run is important' when it comes to phosphorus
Cutting back on nitrogen on forward crops
26 February 2025 News
Cutting back on nitrogen on forward crops
This year farmers are being advised to cut back on nitrogen to reduce disease levels on crops. A change from recent years, writes Siobhan Walsh.
Top soil questions answered from Teagasc tillage conference
4 February 2025 News
Top soil questions answered from Teagasc tillage conference
In this article, Conor Kehoe goes through some of your top questions on soil from the Teagasc National Tillage Conference.
Getting to grips with red clover silage
Red clover has been increasing in popularity, but its establishment and cutting procedure differ from that of traditional ryegrass swards.
15 May 2024 Soil
Navigating soil test results on Footprint Farms
Good nutrient management is about measuring what you can (soil, slurry and crops) and adjusting year on year to improve efficiency and minimise environmental impact across the entire system.
27 March 2024 Footprint Farmers
Soil test results: 34% of samples at optimum P, K and pH on Footprint Farms
Using soil test results to target fertiliser applications can boost soil fertility, reduce costs and minimise environmental damage, writes Emma Hart.
13 March 2024 Footprint Farmers