Dairy
Soil temperatures are slow to rise but as the spring progresses, compounds and sulphur will have to be factored into the fertiliser plan.
Now is the time for farmers to start preparing a nutrient management plan with all zones now open for fertiliser spreading.
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Beef
The end of the closed-season for spreading slurry is fast approaching. Soil samples should be taken before any fertiliser is spread.....
Dairy Technical
A focus for farms over the coming weeks should be on improving the soil fertility and thus improve the growth potential of their farms.
As we head into the backend of the year, farmers should begin to focus on improving or maintaining the soil fertility of their farms.
The closed period for farms to spread slurry in zones A and B ends in the coming weeks, while zone C has to wait until the end of the month.
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.
