sulphur

  1. Agriland RSS

    Is it time to prepare silage ground for the first cut?

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Although there are still many cows in the shed, and grazing has not fully taken off yet, it’s now time for silage preparation to begin. The harvesting of first cut silage will hopefully be taking place on most farms in early to mid-May if conditions...
  2. Zippy768

    Is this sulphur?

    Got two bags that look like this, on the right of the picture. On the left is what 4 other bags have looked like so far, and what bags I have checked in the stack. Should be 40n 14s. Looks to me like the other way around?
  3. CPM RSS

    On Farm Opinion: Moving with the times

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF What’s the result when combining a carbon removal specialist with a Scottish agricultural contractor, a fleet of Fendt tractors and a ready supply of volcanic rock? The answer is, a new way to create carbon credits. CPM finds out more...
  4. CPM RSS

    OSR weed control: Smooth operator

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A difficult season for herbicide application is likely to have resulted in an unwanted bounty of weeds in oilseed rape crops. With the final window having arrived for mastering some control, CPM digs deeper into the role of water...
  5. Agriland RSS

    Farmers encouraged to fully incorporate cover crops into soils

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Farmers are being encouraged to harness the full potential of cover crops by ensuring they are fully incorporated into soils this spring. Eastern product manager at Timac Agro UK, Adam Bartowski, said that, by doing so, soils will be more...
  6. Ed @ Farmdeals

    Collective deals- Fertiliser and chemicals

    Hi everyone, Here are the latest collective deals. Any questions feel free to ask away or drop me a DM. We're also trying to gauge interest of what other collective deals we should run, if you think we should run a particular deal let me know below. We have had a couple of members suggest a...
  7. CPM RSS

    Using variable nitrogen this spring

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Variable rate nitrogen applications could be a valuable tool for managing uneven crops this spring, urge experts. Omnia’s Aidan Monaghan says while some crops sown before the weather broke last October have established well and show potential, others...
  8. T

    Tow and Fert

    Hey, just a question for Tow and Fert users. Are they worth it?
  9. Ih885xl

    Soil test results

    Hi there been covered before but ofcourse each farm is different. Never had soil testing done for decades as only a small suckler farm but trying to get things more productive with the 60 acre we farm. I will be getting advice from the company who did the soil testing however I expect this to be...
  10. Agriland RSS

    Focus on silage quality for better milk margins – dairy expert

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Harvesting high quality silage is vital for farms that will be milking cows in the shed next winter, and now is the time to place a focus on this. The quality of silage or forage can have a significant impact on the cost of production during the housed...
  11. Environment Agency

    Environment Agency Q&A - Agricultural Regulations

    Welcome to the Environment Agency Q&A event on The Farming Forum. For the next two days, this thread will be open for questions for our team at the Environment Agency to answer farmers questions on agricultural regulations. The Environment Agency are aiming to engage with the community on the...
  12. Bumble Bee

    Charging for precision farming data?

    As a contractor, I am increasingly getting requests for data , mainly yield maps by agronomy firms. I also have a friend who does a lot of soil sampling and he is finding the same. He, having already given his customers maps and spreading plans over the years is being asked to do all the legwork...
  13. CPM RSS

    Spring establishment: Springing forward

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Following what’s been a miserable autumn season, the pressure is undoubtedly on to ensure spring crops successfully overcome potential weather extremes that come their way. CPM looks at some of the options on the table. By Janine Adamson...
  14. CPM RSS

    Crop nutrition: Zoning in on net zero

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Managing crop nutrition is a nuanced subject at the best of times but add in net zero goals and it becomes a whole new ballgame. CPM explores how crop nutrition can go hand-in-hand with environmental goals. By Melanie Jenkins and Rob...
  15. CPM RSS

    Applied Innovation: Prioritising margin over yield

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In a year where cereal crops will be hungry thanks to suboptimal conditions, plus continued nervousness around conventional input prices and supply, interest in alternative products continues to rise. CPM learns how biostimulants can help...
  16. CPM RSS

    Adapting disease management: Targeting T0

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Establishment is a critical period of any season, but it’s been a challenging time to get crops drilled, so what does this mean for T0 applications? CPM explores the diseases likely to be most problematic this spring and how to manage...
  17. B

    Maize

    What seed rates would people recommend maize is drilled at ?
  18. A

    Fertiliser costs etc

    Hi This is a very general question I know . I’m trying to work at a figure for something we are working on ,we would love to know what is the average cost of an acre to be fertilised per year on average . We are working on something that may be able to produce This at no cost to the farmer ...
  19. J

    Spreading urea

    Been advised by my agronomist that I should be spreading sulfur either separately or with my fertiliser, is it worth the extra money? Will I see any benefits? He says it’s worth it and he’s not one to talk crap. Will be used on grassland for silage, thanks
  20. Agriland RSS

    Potassium availability linked to moisture content of soils

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland According to a soil specialist based at the University of Adelaide in Australia, potassium (K) availability is linked to the moisture content of soils. Prof. Mike McLaughlin made the comments on the most recent episode of the Tillage Edge podcast He...
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