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Soil Testing

Tillage: Combining soil analysis with grain assessments

Arable

10 months ago

Tillage: Combining soil analysis with grain assessments

Soil analysis is normally carried out within a three to five-year cycle on tillage farms throughout the UK and Ireland.

Analysing herbage production and rectifying soil fertility

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Analysing herbage production and rectifying soil fertility

The grazing year is coming to a close and now that cows are gradually approaching the housing period, herbage production needs to be analysed

Effective soil analysis crucial after 2 years of extreme weather

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Effective soil analysis crucial after 2 years of extreme weather

A recently published newsletter from the Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the important role of effective...

Farmers urged to sign-up for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Farmers urged to sign-up for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) which aims to...

Most UK soils deficient in key nutrients – NRM

Arable

3 years ago

Most UK soils deficient in key nutrients – NRM

A major survey has revealed that two thirds of all UK soils are deficient in the key nutrients of magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Analysis: Many arable soils in UK still too acidic

Analysis carried out by NRM Laboratories has confirmed that a significant proportion of arable...

Analysis: Many arable soils in UK still too acidic

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Soil sulphur levels higher than expected in some areas

Initial trends from Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) are now available with...

Soil sulphur levels higher than expected in some areas

N.Ireland

4 years ago

UFU encourages farmers to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

The submission deadline date for Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is Wednesday, August 31. This cut-off date relates...

UFU encourages farmers to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Farmers in Northern Ireland urged to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging all eligible farmers to apply for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) without delay.

Farmers in Northern Ireland urged to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme ‘a major milestone’ for industry

Northern Ireland’s (NI’s) Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is now open for applications, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme ‘a major milestone’ for industry

Grass

5 years ago

Forage utilisation key to improving farm sustainability

Ruminant-based livestock sectors will achieve sustainability improvements through improved forage utilisation, according to United Feeds sales manager, Clarence Calderwood.

Forage utilisation key to improving farm sustainability

Arable

5 years ago

Farmers and growers urged to test soil to save on expensive inputs

Farmers and growers can use new, more advanced, soil tests to better understand nutrient levels at the start of the season...

Farmers and growers urged to test soil to save on expensive inputs

N.Ireland

5 years ago

Soil testing in new NI measures is a great stepping stone

Agriland writer Richard Halleron writes this opinion piece inspired by soil testing commitments in new Northern Ireland farm measures...

Soil testing in new NI measures is a great stepping stone

Grass

8 years ago

College develops new 'Soil MOT'...are you due a check-up?

A comprehensive "MOT for the soil" - measuring everything from pH levels to earthworm activity - has been created by SRC.

College develops new 'Soil MOT'...are you due a check-up?

Grass

8 years ago

Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends

The end of March this year was marked by the successful completion of the European Exceptional...

Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends

Grass

8 years ago

Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends

The end of March this year was marked by the successful completion of the European Exceptional...

Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends

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