Arable
Tillage: The role of sulphur in crop production
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the key role of sulphur in crop production systems in its latest crop...
Sulphur
Dairy
Keeping up to date with fertiliser application amidst strong growth
Grass growth has taken off in the last week to 10 days, which has left many farms with an abundance...
Arable
Forage maize – yields of 50t/ha achievable
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA) forage maize crops can deliver yields of up to 50t/ha on a fresh...
Arable
The significance of spring potash applications
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for all winter crops to receive adequate potash applications now, if...
Arable
Sulphur should be factored-in to all fertiliser programmes for 2025
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is recommending that sulphur (S) be included within all fertiliser programmes for 2025. This reflects...
N.Ireland
What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published...
N.Ireland
Soil sulphur levels higher than expected in some areas
Initial trends from Northern Ireland’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) are now available with the data on sulphur (S) of...
N.Ireland
The inter-relationship between sulphur and nitrogen
Due to the key role of both sulphur and nitrogen in the synthesis of proteins, the supply of these plant...
Arable
PDA updates fertiliser recommendations for oilseed rape
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has acted to update its fertiliser recommendations for oilseed rape crops. A new advisory leaflet,...
Arable
Don’t forget – peas and beans are legumes
It’s sometimes easy for any farmer to overlook very basic facts, one being that peas and beans are legumes. The...
Beef
Don’t overlook the importance of sulphur
Sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N) go hand-in-hand when it comes to maximising grass production and sward quality during the grazing...
