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The Annual FAI Spring Scientific Seminar 2017 was held on 7th Feb in the Horse & Jockey Hotel. We had a great turnout with record numbers attending this year. Thanks again to our 3 speaker (pictured L to R), David Wall, PJ Browne (FAI President), Ger Courtney, Richie Hackett.

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At the FAI Spring Scientific Seminar 2017, Philip Reck, Farm Manager with Walter Furlong & Production Manager with Cooney Furlong Grain Company was presented with the award for best results at the Teagasc Crops Nutrition Management Course in 2016. Also pictured is FAI President PJ Browne (L) and Mark Plunkett, Teagasc (R).

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Congratulations to Nigel Kennington from Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on winning the Fertilizer Association of Ireland, Soil Science Award. It is awarded to the student with the highest grade in the Soil Science Module in Stage two of the BAgSc degree programme in UCD. PJ Browne, FAI President is pictured presenting Nigel with his award on November 16th last.

Spring Scientific Seminar 2017

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At the Fertiliser Association of Ireland Annual Dinner last Friday night, PJ Browne, President, had the pleasure of presenting Dr. Noel Culleton, retired from Teagasc Johnstown Castle, with the 2016 Special Award for his service to the Fertiliser Association and the broader Agri-Industry during his career.

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Teagasc Soil Fertility Conference Efficient fertiliser use for tillage crops. Wednesday, 19th October Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny. Full Details on: https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/national-events/events/soilfertility.php

Great Fertiliser Nitrogen presentation at Teagasc Beef 2016 by Patrick Forrestal. https://youtu.be/NbkTiCXDwXQ

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Grass quality is difficult to maintain at this time of year as grass will shoot out. Proper grazing management, post grazing sward height, paddock divisions etc will help to maintain quality. This coupled with little and often approach to fertilizer applications will ensure high grass quality

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Apply slurry now rather than depend on good soil conditions in the autumn. Slurry is a valuable source of phosphorus and potassium for deficient soils. A wet autumn will restrict your opportunity to spread slurry on fields that really need it, and may leave tanks full going into the winter. Get slurry out now to fields that need it, and limit the risk of soil damage and nutrient loss from autumn spreading in unfavourable conditions.

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Get lime out this summer: Don't depend on dry land in Autumn and miss your opportunity to spread lime to correct your soil pH. Over 60% of Irish soils need lime (Teagasc data). Maximise the benefits of optimised soil pH by getting lime out now when soil conditions are good.

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Winter Feed Budget - Now is the time! Assess your winter feed requirements against your silage stocks now in order to make sure any additional silage needed is made before the winter. Apply NPK fertiliser now based on soil needs and silage requirements in order to make sure you have enough silage and don't run short of feed next spring.

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In this great weather, if possible wait until rain is forecast before spreading slurry. Dull misty days are better to maximize Nitrogen efficiency in slurry and minimize N loss from volatilisation.