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Real time slurry spreading – John Barlow, B.Agr.Sc, Private Agricultural Consultant, Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
13 November 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: soil sampling and weed control
The dry conditions make it a good time of the year to take soil samples and make a nutrient management plan for the year ahead.
7 November 2024 News
More time granted to apply for soil sampling scheme
The soil sampling and analysis programme's deadline has been extended to 15 November.
Last rotation coming closer to an end
The first week of the month has past, signalling the near end of grazing for 2024, writes Thomas Condon.
6 November 2024 Grass & feeding
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
Almost 90% uptake of soil scheme in NW
The scheme gives participants details of the soil nutrient status of their land, as well as an estimate of overall carbon stocks on their farm.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
‘If you’re losing nutrients, you’re losing money’
Teagasc adviser Hugh Rooney tells Caitríona Morrissey how farmers can make best use of their slurry, financially and environmentally, this autumn.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
A fifth of NW farmers still to apply for soil scheme
On Monday, DAERA said 6,640 farmers are eligible in zone three and 5,250 farmers have registered so far.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
A bird’s eye view: why this plane has been flying over the country
A low-flying plane is currently collecting geological data in Ireland’s south. Jim Hodgson of GSI talks about the Tellus survey.
4 September 2024 Feature
Timing is paramount when it comes to autumn reseeding
Timing is critical when it comes to autumn reseeding. That’s what makes advance planning so essential.
25 July 2024 Advertisers' anouncements
Farmers struggling with new fertiliser rules
Just one-third of respondents to the INHFA survey said they knew the soil index levels on all of their lands.
12 June 2024 News
INHFA survey highlights concerns regarding fertiliser regulations
Just 27% of farmers polled for the INHFA survey described themselves as “very aware” of the new rules.
9 June 2024 News