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Tillage
Know your limits on fertiliser
Siobhán Walsh
Farmers should look at the fertiliser recommendations and ensure they are applying the right amounts.
12 February 2025 Viewpoints
Home Farm: know your potassium (K) level
In our recent soil test, I was horrified to find that the soil was index 1 for K (potassium).
5 February 2025 Fertilizers
Improving potassium fertiliser recommendations
Thomas McCarthy and David Wall from Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford examine the latest soil science research on potassium.
Farmers reminded of responsible slurry management
As the slurry spreading season opens on 1 February, farmers are being urged to use fertiliser in a responsible manner.
29 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser sales jump 8.27%
The lift in fertiliser usage comes on the back of increased nitrogen and potassium sales.
6 December 2024 News
Sheep management: SWS payments, grass management and weather
Mild weather and lower rainfall levels is greatly enhancing grass utilisation, but beware of problems with higher temperatures in housed sheep.
6 November 2024 Markets