Soil
Second Cut Silage – What fertiliser do I need to apply?
Second Cut Silage – What fertiliser do I need to apply? Type Media Article By Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As 1st cut silage is currently underway, now is a good time to assess the nutrient requirements to support 2nd cut silage later in the season. Lower yields […]
26 May 2023
Tackling Soil Fertility on Your Farm
Tackling Soil Fertility on Your Farm 0 Type Media Article Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe The last 18 months have brought around exponential increases in the costs of production for many farmers resulting in adverse impacts on farm profitability. Looking towards the coming year early indications suggest that no great reductions in […]
8 February 2023
Low Emission Slurry Spreading –Delivering for Farmer and the Environment
Low Emission Slurry Spreading –Delivering for Farmer and the Environment Type Media Article Eddie Webb, B&T Soil & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The permitted period for spreading slurry in Galway/Clare is 16th January. Slurry has becoming an increasing valuable resource on farms especially in light of continuing increased fertiliser prices. The traditional […]
13 January 2023
Soil Analysis Trends
Soil Analysis Trends Type Media Article By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare Signpost sustainability Week 2022 will take place from Friday, 14 October – Friday, 21 October 2022. The theme of Sustainability Week 2022 is ‘Farming for a Better Future’. Sustainability Week 2022 will consist of a series of public […]
14 October 2022
Today’s Farm – September/October 2022
Today’s Farm – September/October 2022 0 Type Magazine Why Beef Farmers Are Embracing Clover Download Publication (PDF) Articles Etc pages (PDF) Upcoming events (PDF) Dairy Dairying – Bought-in or home-bred? (PDF) Beef Beef – ‘An ounce of breeding’ delivers for beef farmers (PDF) Beef – Learning from a crisis (PDF) Beef – Weaning management is key to suckler […]
5 September 2022
22nd World Congress of Soil Science
22nd World Congress of Soil Science Type Event Proceeding Presentations by Teagasc at the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science which took place in Glasgow, Scotland from 31 July – 5 August 2022. View presentations below Assessing the impact of urease and nitrification inhibitor use on microbial community composition, diversity and function […]
24 August 2022
LIME – The Cheapest Fertilizer in 2022
LIME – The Cheapest Fertilizer in 2022 Type Media Article Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris In recent months much has written about fertiliser due to its dramatic increase in price. Many expected the market situation to improve, and while this was unlikely in the short term, the invasion of Ukraine has […]
11 April 2022
Teagasc Manual on Drainage and Soil Management
Teagasc Manual on Drainage and Soil Management Type Book Soil drainage poses particular challenges in Ireland. The great variety of soils and soil problems means that every drainage challenge on mineral soils is unique. Careful investigation of the site; professional diagnosis; prudent assessment of the costs/benefits; expert implementation of a planned project […]
22 February 2022
Soils, Nutrients and Fertiliser Factsheets
Soils, Nutrients and Fertiliser Factsheets Type Factsheet A compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser Farmers are urged to focus on Nutrient management planning, optimisation of soil fertility, using organic manures strategically and increasing clover in swards, all balanced with prudent fertiliser usage. Soil Sampling […]
26 January 2022
When to Apply Early Nitrogen (N)
When to Apply Early Nitrogen (N) Type Newsletter A “Do’s & Don’ts” guide to help your decision around early N application. This flyer was updated on . Download Publication (PDF) Lack of nitrogen (N) supply in the soil can limit spring grass growth. The timing and rate of fertiliser N and […]
21 January 2022