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Fertiliser Advice for Grassland Under Prolonged Dry Soil Conditions

Soil moisture conditions vary significantly across the country. Many regions remain within normal summer soil moisture levels.Parts of the Southeast […]

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1st Cut Silage Strategy for 2024

Fertilising 1st Cut Grass Silage              April, 2024              Silage reserves are running low due to poor weather, extended housing / feeding […]

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Q.1 ) How early can I apply nitrogen to grassland in Spring

A. Nitrogen can be applied from early January onwards or about 6 weeks before the expected turnout date. The ideal […]

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Q.2 ) How late can nitrogen be applied to grassland in Autumn?

A. In general, nitrogen fertilizer applications should cease by mid-September on established grassland. However, nitrogen may be applied up to […]

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Q.3 Will heavy rain wash away recently applied fertilizer?What Kind of Schema Does This Module Add?

A. If there is heavy rain within 48 hours of a fertilizer application significant amounts of fertilizer can be lost […]

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Q.4 How long before cutting should nitrogen be applied to first cut silage?

A.Aim to have all nitrogen applied at least 8 weeks before the expected cutting date. This should ensure that there […]

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Q.5 How much nitrogen should I put on a first cut silage crop on fields that were reseeded two years ago?

A.Recent reseeds can take up to 110 units of nitrogen per acre for a first cut. With older pastures reduce […]

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

A.The main advantage of splitting is it gives an opportunity to apply a small amount of nitrogen early in the […]

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