potassium

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland By Barbara Collins Glastry Farm is a specialised dairy farm which extends to 247ac owned, as well as a further 190ac leased at Kircubbin, on the Ards Peninsula of Co. Down. The farming enterprise is run by Gareth and Liz Taylor, the sixth generation...

Don't know what to make of this. https://x.com/KateShemirani/status/1707286610901876980?t=ZVynKQHdBUwpIZBK37tDbQ&s=09

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published a new advisory leaflet which explores the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for wheat, barley, oats and...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland John Deere and DeLaval have joined efforts to create the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC),a digital ecosystem to help dairy farmers. The aim of the MSC is to improve the efficiency and sustainability of dairy farm operations. The ecosystem will be...

Whilst killing as few other species of grasses/ herbal ley as possible please? I'm convinced its come in a seed mix that shouldn't have had any but of course the seed company are swearing no one else has complained and it must've self seeded - not in this volume it hasnt in one year :o Cheers.

Seen this in a Bagshaw sale what's it going to make?

Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine Download PDF Biostimulants are increasingly entering the vernacular of farmers and agronomists as the solution to anything from plant establishment to off-setting disease pressure. CPM details some of the current options to canvas user opinions. By...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The role of potash in maximising cereal yields and grain quality has been profiled by a number of agronomists to coincide with the autumn planting season for cereal crops. The nutrient also impacts on the general health and vigour of plants. Cereal...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland Farmers keen to ensure that their cows will get the best out of the silage they have harvested in recent months should think about getting their silage analysed. Silage analysis will be important coming into the winter as farmers will be soon begin to close...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Agrochemical and crop protection manufacturer UPL Ltd. has launched a challenge which offers successful farmers 20ha of Vitalroot each. The Vitalroot Vilality Challenge is offering 50 farmers the chance to avail of 20ha of the nutritional...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Ulster Grassland Society recently hosted a successful visit to the Kilkeel farm of James, and Brenda Henderson. The business is managed by the couple and a number of family members. Their farm extends to 150ac; 135ac are in grass, the remainder is...

UK farmers embark on a crucial agricultural practice that is pivotal to the success of their livestock management and forage production: autumn reseeding. This is one of the most cost-effective on-farm investments. It involves establishing new pasture or fodder crops during autumn to ensure a...

What is the feed value of a dandelion? And do dandelion’s indicate/a sign of a lack of nutrients or something? Drought conditions they obviously thrive in due to there long tap roots . They can’t be too dissimilar to chicory /plantain surely in there nutrients? Cattle graze them down as good as...

We've listened to our members and launched some much requested collective deals. Don't forget you can register as a Farmdeals member for free: Farmdeals.ag 08 28 00 (23SO3 + 2Zn) Starter Fertiliser Timac Agro Physiostart - ends 13 August Microgranular placement fertiliser for improved crop...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), catch and cover crops form an important cog in the tillage regenerative farming wheel. They help to provide soil cover at times when no plants would otherwise be growing. The crops also provide...

We've had an impressive couple of months with our collectives. We've had a lot of our members take advantage and get great prices on Urea, Gylphosate and more. We're running a number of collective deals ending over the next few weeks, I've listed below the deals of particular interest to arable...

With harvest underway for many, farmers are urged to maximise the use of organic matter from crop residues to boost seedbed quality in dry soils, while reducing the need for autumn fertiliser applications. David Newton, technical product manager at Timac Agro UK, says despite the fact...

I’ve always been aware of the risks (to me) of powerful use of air con. I don’t have it that cold, don’t aim air at myself… but this year I am really struggling with it. Yesterday came home pretty poorly, had a terrible night and still feel pretty rough. I really need to carry on with the work🙄...

This guy was on: https://www.miradormanagement.co.uk/chris-van-tulleken/ taking about his new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Processed-People-Stuff-That-Isnt-ebook/dp/B0B1TRPQCT Well worth catching up with it on iPlayer. (But turn off when packham starts on about Agri in the next slot)...

No wonder this country is going to the dogs … I see that a report by Lichfields, a planning & development consultancy, has estimated that 400,000 acres of farmland would have to be taken out of production to offset 120,000 new house builds (3.3ac/house) in order to meet NE “Nutrient Neutrality”...