Environment
Soil pH across many farms has improved because of increased lime use in recent years, according to new report published today.
N.Ireland
AFBI is confirming that the fourth phase of Northern Ireland's Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is well underway.
Tillage
Teagasc is highlighting the myriad benefits that can be accrued by adding agricultural lime to land at the appropriate time.
Dairy
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Agri-Business
Over 60% of Irish soils were found to be deficient in phosphorus (P), according to the findings of a new report.
Soil acidity is a major factor in fertiliser efficiency. Applying lime can reduce requirements for many crop nutrients.
The key to decent pasture production in 2025 starts with collecting soil samples and assessing the soil fertility of your farm before...
All agronomists agree that soil pH must be considered the all-important starting-point of any crop fertiliser plan.
Many farmers are focused on liming and getting their second-cut silage in as a result of favourable weather conditions this week...
The minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue announced on June 12 that under the National Liming...
Beef
It is envisaged that lime usage on Irish farms will double over the coming years. Moreover, this enhanced usage level must be maintained.
Farmers opting to take phosphate and potash (P and K) holidays over recent years may well see this...
A leading Teagasc climate advisor has welcomed the significant upturn in agricultural lime usage recorded throughout Ireland
Dairy Technical
Late autumn / early winter is a good time to develop a plan to improve or maintain herbage production on your farm.
After second cut silage is a good time to spread lime on your silage fields and correct any pH deficiencies to improve soil health.
Farmers are reminded that tomorrow, Thursday, April 20 is the closing date to apply to the National Liming Programme.
There is a large demand for lime on tillage farms according to Teagasc, which has advised that correct soil pH is crucial.
Tillage Technical
Analysis carried out by NRM Laboratories is confirming that a significant proportion of arable soils in the UK are too acidic.
When soil pH values are low, clay is actually dissolved. This leads to problems from an agricultural point of view.
Monitoring and maintaining soil health is vital on any farm to maximise herbage production, and the only way this can be done is by taking soil samples.
