Grass growth map - to benchmark production

The latest grass growth figures calculated using grass covers recorded on farms using PastureBase throughout the Ireland.

Grassland agronomy advice

The latest grassland fertiliser and nutrition advice from the Yara agronomists.

Pay close attention to your phosphate applications this Spring

Phosphate (P) is a key nutrient for grass. Its role in energy supply, root growth and tillering make its availability crucial for grass growth in the spring.

Spring Grassland Fertiliser Update

How are your plans looking for the grass season ahead? The focus in January should be on planning for spring grazing and 1st cut silage.

Reduce the fire risk around hay

In hot, dry conditions farmers face increased fire risk, especially across the first six weeks after hay baling.

Managing Grassland in Drought Conditions

Our summers seem to be getting hotter, we’ve seen four of the five warmest summers on record since 2003.

Farmer and Agronomist reviewing the grass within a

How Wet Conditions are Challenging Grassland Farmers

One of the things that keeps farming interesting is that every year is different. Of course this can also be incredibly frustrating, presenting new challenges year on year.

Farmer and Agronomist reviewing the farm soil

Research confirms sulphur benefits on grassland

Sulphur (S) research from Teagasc highlights some interesting findings on S applications on grassland. Using lysimeters and a sandy loam soil they found N + S applications increased grass yields by 30%, compared to N only plots over the course of 7 cuts.

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More grassland farmer's tools

Our grassland farmer's toolbox will help you to make better nutrient decisions by choosing the right fertiliser and applying the right amount of nutrients at the right time.

Analysis - recommended analysis suites for grassland, maize and forage crops

Grassland analysis suites includes various leaf and soil analyses as well as analysis of manure or slurry and heavy metal contamination.

Find the settings for your fertiliser spreader

To achieve precise, accurate spreading and get the best results from your fertiliser you need a good quality fertiliser and a good well maintained and correctly set fertiliser spreader.

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Looking for even more information ...

If you would like more information and would like to speak to one of our area managers or agronomists please find all their contact details here.

Contact your local Yara area manager or agronomist

Where can I buy Yara fertiliser ...

If you would like to find your nearest Yara supplier or merchant simply use this searchable map with all their contact details here.

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