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Fertilising tillage crops in 2025
Aidan Brennan
Tim Sheil, J Bolger & Co, and Damien Kelly, Nitrofert, look at tillage crop requirements in 2025.
5 February 2025 Fertilizers
President's address: feeding people while protecting the environment
Dr David Wall, president of the Fertilizer Association of Ireland encourages efficient use of nutrients while adapting to environmental goals.
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.
Farmer Writes: there is pleasure in keeping busy during the winter
And as if we were looking for something more to do, storm Éowyn uprooted eight very large leylandii evergreen trees in the garden.
29 January 2025 Farmer Writes
Five tips for taking soil samples
For farmers planning to take soil samples in 2025, outlined are a few tips for completing the task.
27 December 2024 Management
Flahavan’s hosts annual organic oat growers conference
The sold-out event brought together 180 organic farmers, those in conversion and others interested in organic farming from across the country.
22 November 2024 News
Phase three of Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme open
The Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme is establishing a comprehensive national baseline on the status and health of our soils across all Irish farming systems, the minister said.
17 October 2024 Schemes
Autumn lime spreading to tee up grassland for spring
Lime can take four to six months to correct soil pH, so an autumn application can set up grassland for growth next spring.
24 September 2024 Management