Arable
Results emanating from the world’s longest cereal production trial has shown that long-term use of fertilisers can boost soil carbon stocks
The challenge of increasing phosphorous (P) uptake by crops on a consistent basis has recently been...
A global phosphorous summit is planned for Ghana next month as fears grow for the sustainable use of this key plant nutrient
Soil analysis is normally carried out within a three to five-year cycle on tillage farms throughout the UK and Ireland.
A range of crop nutrient deficiencies are now visible in spring cereals, which is a direct result...
According to the Potash Development Association, forage maize crops can deliver yields of up to 50t/ha on fresh weight basis within 4 months
N.Ireland
Farming, energy and rural advisory business, BH Estates, has been awarded £4 million by the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture in Northern Ireland, MLA Declan McAleer, believes that...
The European Commission has published updated EU Harmonised Risk Indicators for pesticides,...
Rising water phosphate levels could result in Northern Ireland losing its current EU Nitrates’...
Beef
US scientists have developed a mobile system for removing phosphorus from cattle and, potentially, pig slurries
Environment
Lime is required on up to 65% of dairy farms, it is a major concern as land is the new quota, according to Teagasc's Mark Plunkett.
