The Fertilizer Association of Ireland

Identify fields for reseeding, apply recommended lime as per soil report and incorporate into seedbed before sowing, targeting a soil pH 6.5 to 6.8. Apply sufficient P and K with a high P-K fertiliser such as 10-10-20 based on soil test results and incorporate into the seedbed.

Sulphur is a key nutrient for silage crops—it improves nitrogen efficiency, drives strong yields and also increases grass protein, helping to improve silage quality. For grazing: 12–16 units/acre/year in 3 splits. For silage: 8–12 units/acre per cut. teagasc.ie/news--events/d…

Quality first cut silage starts with getting the fertilizer strategy right. A balanced application of N, P, K & S, applied through a strategic combination of animal slurry and chemical fertilizers should be used to maximise both quality & quantity. fertilizer-assoc.ie/fertilising-1s…

Apply sufficient P based on soil test results to drive early grass growth especially on index 1 and 2 soils. Aim to apply 50% of P now on the free draining soils and the apply the remaining 50% of P in 4 to 8 week’s time. bit.ly/efficient-phos…

Congratulations to Samson Mwangi Ithagu, winner of the 2025 Agricultural Science Post‑Graduate Award UCC, sponsored by the Fertiliser Association of Ireland. Award presented on 12 Dec 2025, recognising the achievements of the UCC Class of 2025.

The FAI Spring Seminar will take place tomorrow Tuesday 10th February at 2pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel. There are 15 IASIS points available for participants. All are welcome.

The FAI Spring Seminar will take place next Tuesday 10th February at 2pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel. There are 15 IASIS points available for participants. All are welcome.

The FAI Spring Seminar will take place on Tuesday 10th February at 2pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel. There are 15 IASIS points available for participants. All are welcome.

Join us for our 59th Annual Spring Seminar on Tuesday 10th February 2026 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel. Details on papers and speakers below.

‼️New rules for Soil Sampling‼️ 📢 From 14 Sept 2025, all soil test reports must include the georeference or LPIS parcel for each sample. Reports issued without this info will be automatically classed as P Index 4 under new regulations. ⚠️

Where there is fertiliser present, the declaration should include the type of fertiliser and the quantities being held. In cases where there are no stocks of fertiliser on hand, it is simply a matter of ticking a box to declare a nil stock return.

‼️Reminder‼️ The final date for submission of Closing Stock of fertiliser on farms and premises is 15 October 2025.

📅The last date for applying FYM in 2025 is Friday October 31st. 📅 Good soil trafficability gives a chance to empty FYM stores and improve fertility. Prioritise fields lowest in phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).

The final date for submission of Closing Stock of fertiliser on farms and premises is 15 October 2025

Where there is fertiliser present (Fertiliser you have on farm/premises as of 14 September 2025), the declaration should include the type of fertiliser and the quantities being held.

⚠️The final date for submission of Closing Stock of fertiliser on farms and premises is 15 October 2025 .⚠️ It is important that farmers and other Professional Fertiliser End Users declare volume of fertilisers held on farms and premises around the country.

Now is the time to plan for final N fertiliser applications as we build grass for the autumn. Ensure that you stay within your N allowance, Nitrogen fertiliser, applied in August grows 50% more grass than N fertiliser applied in September.

Time for Lime – Check soil tests and apply lime as recommended over the coming weeks. Check out the FAI technical bulleting on Liming Fert-Assoc-Tech-Bulletin-No.-2-Lime.pdf