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Q.6 Are there any advantages to splitting nitrogen applications on first cut silage?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A.The main advantage of splitting is it gives an opportunity […]

Q.7 Does frost damage recently applied fertilizers?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A. Frost does no damage to recently applied fertilizer. Growth […]

Q.8 When is the best time of the year to apply phosphorous (P) and potassium (k) to grassland.

By admin | January 24, 2023

A.This depends on soil fertility and soil type. On peaty […]

Q.9 When is the best time of the year to apply sulphur to grassland and how much should I apply?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A.From May onwards is the best time. 15 units of […]

Q.10 How will I know if my fields need sulphur?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A. A Sulphur deficiency is indicated by yellowing of the […]

Q.11 Can there be problems with too much sulphur?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A. Excess sulphur can depress the uptake of selenium in […]

Q.12 Can I spread urea in the same year as I spread lime ?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A. The response to urea can be very poor if […]

Q.13 How late into the growing season can urea be used?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A. May is the cut off point for use of […]

Q.14 I normally apply one bag of urea per acre to my silage fields for early grazing. By how much should I reduce the main application of nitrogen for my first cut silage crop to allow for some carry over of nitrogen?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A. Assume that one third of the bag of urea […]

Q.15 I spread about 3,000 gallons per acre of cattle slurry to my silage fields in February/early March. How much nitrogen will this slurry contribute to my first cut of silage?

By admin | January 24, 2023

A. It is not possible to predict accurately the nitrogen […]

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