Lime

Home Farm: Lime levels being counted

We don’t use that much lime, but it’s noticeable that even on just one farm that pH levels vary from one field with a pH of over 7.5 while a small grass paddock was analysed at 5.5.

VIEWPOINTS 12 March 2025

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Kilwaughter launches soil health hub

Kilwaughter launches soil health hub

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 February 2025

Tillage management: seed, lime and fertiliser

Tillage management: seed, lime and fertiliser

HUSBANDRY 5 February 2025

Bobman cubicle bedder saves 13 hours a week on Meath dairy farm

Bobman cubicle bedder saves 13 hours a week on Meath dairy farm

Bobman cubicle bedder saves 13 hours a week on Meath dairy farm

FARM MACHINERY 15 January 2025

Recent research update from Teagasc on climate is released

Recent research update from Teagasc on climate is released

Recent research update from Teagasc on climate is released

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 4 December 2024

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Bobman cubicle bedder saves 13 hours a week on Meath dairy farm

Bobman cubicle bedder saves 13 hours a week on Meath dairy farm

Co Meath dairy farming duo Elaine and Kevin Keaveny tell us how the purchase of a Bobman cubicle sweeper/bedder has impacted their farm.

FARM MACHINERY 11 October 2024

Recent research update from Teagasc on climate is released

Recent research update from Teagasc on climate is released

Here is the latest research on tackling climate change, from carbon storage to slurry-spreading emissions and lime from Teagasc.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 11 October 2024

Tillage Management: soil sampling and weed control

Tillage Management: soil sampling and weed control

The dry conditions make it a good time of the year to take soil samples and make a nutrient management plan for the year ahead.

HUSBANDRY 11 October 2024

Weekend weather: unsettled, with outbreaks of rain forecast

Weekend weather: unsettled, with outbreaks of rain forecast

We take a look at Met Éireann’s forecast for this weekend, as well as previewing this week’s management notes.

NEWS 11 October 2024

Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield

Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield

Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime is a unique disinfectant-style product which has been formulated using a blend of superfine limestone powder and hydrated lime.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 11 October 2024

Farm emissions down 2.6% since 2023

Farm emissions down 2.6% since 2023

The EPA has cited reduced lime application to soils and lower milk output as reasons for the third consecutive quarterly drop of emissions in the farm sector.

NEWS 11 October 2024

Five field maintenance jobs as grazing season ends

Five field maintenance jobs as grazing season ends

With grazing ending on many farms, outlined are a few field jobs to consider.

MANAGEMENT 11 October 2024

Kilwaughter Lime sold to global group

Kilwaughter Lime sold to global group

Saint-Gobain has reached an agreement to acquire Northern Ireland company.

NEWS 11 October 2024

Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline

Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline

The Liming Programme was introduced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in spring 2023.

NEWS 11 October 2024

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EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse

Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.

EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse

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