Likely we are going to see a reduction in soil fertility and farmers need a new approach — Teagasc

Farmers need a new approach to cope with increasing environmental challenges and the introduction of the national fertiliser database, conference hears
Likely we are going to see a reduction in soil fertility and farmers need a new approach — Teagasc

Farmers are seeking advice on how to cope with the Nitrates Action Plan requirement.

More 18-6-12 or 10-10-20, along with protected urea, will be seen on farms, because traditional fertiliser programmes no longer cut it, according to Teagasc advisers.

Farmers need a new approach to cope with increasing environmental challenges and the introduction of the national fertiliser database.

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