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Home Farm: Lime levels being counted
Matt Dempsey
We don’t use that much lime, but it’s noticeable that even on just one farm that pH levels vary from one field with a pH of over 7.5 while a small grass paddock was analysed at 5.5.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Kilwaughter launches soil health hub
The granulated lime supplier has created a dedicated online resource for farmers.
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).
Reducing the risk of listeriosis in silage diets
Listeriosis is a disease affecting cattle fed poorly fermented silage which is prone to mould and heating.
10 December 2024 Management