🍂 🌱 Mark Plunkett, Teagasc & FAI, discusses the benefits of applying lime to grassland in autumn. #Grassland #Lime #SoilFertility

🌱 Dr David Wall, Teagasc & FAI, discusses the benefits of potassium application in the autumn and offers practical advice on: 📍 Where potassium is needed ⚖️ How much to apply #SoilFertility #Potassium

Dr. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc & FAI discusses the importance of the closed period for nutrient applications, why it exists and why, even when conditions are good, we need to adhere to the closed period dates when considering nutrient applications.

🌱 We're now in the closed period for chemical N Make the most of slurry to supply valuable N, P & K and help optimise autumn grass growth 🗓️Timing matters: Spreading slurry in early September rather than late September will improve nutrient utilisation

🌱 Fertiliser Application Reminder ⏰ Deadline Reminder for farmers: The closing date for applications of chemical (inorganic) fertilisers is midnight Monday, 14th September. Please ensure any permitted applications are completed before the deadline.

Wondering how to manage nutrient applications in the lead into fertiliser applocation closing dates? Check out the latest advice from the @Fertassoc

🌧️ Some parts of the country have now received enough rain for grass growth to resume. 🧪Consider applying an NPK compound to: ➡️ Aid recovery ➡️ Build autumn covers ⚠️ Be mindful of any previous N applications to minimise the risk of nitrate poisoning fertilizer-assoc.ie/wp-conte…

☀️Soil Moisture Deficits continue to increase. @MetEireann maps show variance from 30mm to 80mm depending on soil drainage. See @Fertassoc website for advice on nutrient application fertilizer-assoc.ie/fertilis…

Soil moisture conditions vary across the country. Parts are under severe soil moisture deficit, while other regions remain within normal summer levels. Match N applications to grass growth and reduce rates where growth falls below 50 kg DM/ha/day. More: fertilizer-assoc.ie/fertilis…

Review remaining N & P allowances 2026 Only 10 weeks remain for chemical N & P applications in 2026. Check fertiliser purchases on the National Fertiliser Database (AgFood.ie) Calculate remaining allowance Plan final applications Know your numbers & maximise grass

Reminder for tomorrow: A valuable event for farmers, advisors and industry stakeholders interested in sustainable and productive farming systems.

Silage removal creates the perfect opportunity to correct soil pH. Kieran Holden explains the benefits of addressing pH after 1st cut silage. fertilizer-assoc.ie/wp-conte…

How much P & K does it take to grow a 1st cut silage crop? In this video, Ed Healy explains P & K offtakes from 1st cut silage and why it’s essential to recycle nutrients back to silage ground: fertilizer-assoc.ie/p-k-offt…

Identify fields for reseeding, apply recommended lime as per soil report and incorporate into seedbed before sowing, targeting a soil pH 6.5 to 6.8. Apply sufficient P and K with a high P-K fertiliser such as 10-10-20 based on soil test results and incorporate into the seedbed.

Sulphur is a key nutrient for silage crops—it improves nitrogen efficiency, drives strong yields and also increases grass protein, helping to improve silage quality. For grazing: 12–16 units/acre/year in 3 splits. For silage: 8–12 units/acre per cut. teagasc.ie/news--events/dail…

Quality first cut silage starts with getting the fertilizer strategy right. A balanced application of N, P, K & S, applied through a strategic combination of animal slurry and chemical fertilizers should be used to maximise both quality & quantity. fertilizer-assoc.ie/fertilis…

Apply sufficient P based on soil test results to drive early grass growth especially on index 1 and 2 soils. Aim to apply 50% of P now on the free draining soils and the apply the remaining 50% of P in 4 to 8 week’s time. bit.ly/efficient-phosphorus