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Fertiliser reduction easier done on beef farms than dairy - Teagasc
Rachel Donovan
Principal research officer at Teagasc's Solohead Farm Dr James Humphreys highlighted during Friday's Signpost webinar how beef farms can also be part of the collective effort to reduce emissions.
13 March 2024 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: slurry - a new focus
Not surprisingly with a farm of this size and visibility all the regulations are scrupulously observed.
13 March 2024 Husbandry
Tillage management: some work done, but rain continues
Tillage farmers frustrated at present as spring planting continues to be delayed with St Patrick’s Day around the corner.
Derogation opens for 2024 applications
Dairy farmers can also declare cow banding information to the Department for 2024.
12 March 2024 News
Farmers ‘on the cusp’ of achieving 2030 chemical N target – Teagasc scientist
Speaking at the Teagasc Soil Conference this week, Dr Seamus Kearney said it is important to recognise the reductions farmers have already made in chemical nitrogen.
6 March 2024 News
Brief weather window for slurry and fertiliser
Drier conditions are forecast into the early stages of next week. That may open a window to get some slurry and fertiliser out, kickstarting grass growth.
5 March 2024 Management
Multi-species sward and red clover silage measures reopen
The previous payment rate of up to €300/ha has been retained and applications can now be made online through the BISS system.
5 March 2024 News
Maximising yield on oilseed rape crops
Early-season management in oilseed rape is important to maximise crop yields. Here is some advice on plant growth regulator application.
3 March 2024 News
New four-day rule on slurry exports
Minister for Agriculture McConalogue said the four-day timeframe would “allow inspection on the ground to verify slurry movements”.
29 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 News
Tillage Management: fertiliser and waiting on good conditions for beans
Tillage farmers are eager to get into fields, but waiting on good ground conditions is essential to produce good crops.
28 February 2024 News
Slump in fertiliser sales runs into March
Agri merchants continue to report low levels of buying interest in fertiliser across NI.
28 February 2024 Northern Ireland