FERTILISER
Since the abolition of milk quotas in 2015, Irish dairy farmers have had to focus on the most efficient production systems possible in order to reach their profit potential. Good grassland management is key to this success. Farms that grow quality grass swards will be more responsive to fertiliser applications and will increase the overall productivity of the enterprise.
At Bandon Co-op we offer a complete range of quality fertilizers for both livestock and tillage farms. Fertiliser is available in 50kg bags, 500kg bags, Top Lifts bags or bulk. Fertiliser can be collected from the branch, delivered to farm or bulk spread can be organized.
As fertiliser is one of the most expensive farm inputs, it is a major factor in determining the profitability of any farming enterprise.Therefore the choice of fertilisers been used should always depend on a crop’s nutritional requirements. A regular detailed soil analysis is useful in outlining individual field and overall farm fertility.
Many farmers and growers can overly concentrate on the major nutritional requirements of N, P and K. Minor elements such as Magnesium, Manganese, Copper and Zinc are equally important and must not be dismissed.
Our technical team at Bandon Co-op can advise on the appropriate fertiliser based on soil test results.
- Leifi Boost 19-0-15
- Silage Gold 20-2-12 + S + Avail
- SeleniCut 20-2-12 + S + SE
- Sulpha Cut 23-2.5-10 + S
- Richland 23-2.5-5 + T/E
- 23-0-8 + S
- 24-2.2-4.5
- 24-2.2-4.5 + S
- 24-2.5-10
- Leifi Start 25-4-0
- Pasture+ 26-2.5-5 +4% S
- 27-2.5-5
- 27-2.5-5 + S
- 10-10-20
- 13-6-20 + S
- 13-4-14
- 13-5-25 + S
- 15-3-20 + S
- 15-3-18 + S
- 18-6-12
- 18-6-12 + S
- Sweet 18’S
- Replenish 18-2.5-14 + S + T/E
- 0-7-30
- 0-10-20
- Top Phos + S
- CAN 27%
- Ammonia Sulphate
- ASN
- Sul CAN
- Gran Urea
- SeleniStart + S + SE
- SeleniGrass + S + SE
- SweetGrass
- Top Lift 27%
- Nutri Booster 25% + S
16% Super Phosphate
- Muriate of Potash
- Sulphate of Potash
- 38% + 7% S
- 40% + 6% S
- 46%
- 29-0-14 + S
- 30-0-6 + 3% S + 6% NA
- 30-0-6 + 2% S
- GEN25 25-2.5-10 + 4% S
- GEN28 28-2.5-5 + 5% S
- Pro24 24-2.5-10 + 2.5% S
- Pro27 27-2.5-5 + 2.5% S
- 7-6-17
- 8-5-18 + B
- Potato Plus 7-5-17
- Physiolith
- Gran Lime
Soil Sampling
A soil test is vitally important for several reasons: to optimize crop production, to protect the environment from contamination by runoff and leaching of excess fertilizers, to aid in the diagnosis of plant culture problems, to improve the nutritional balance of the growing media and to save money and conserve energy by applying only the amount of fertilizer needed.
All farmers above 130 kg N/ha must take soil samples to get a P allowance. Where soil samples are not taken, then it is assumed phosphorus Index 4 and no P may be purchased.
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LIME
Maintaining the soil pH at the optimum level will increase the microbiological activity of the soil, and result in better soil nutrient recycling and release. Soil pH is also critical for maximising the availability of nutrients applied in organic and chemical fertilizers.
Soil pH should be the first thing to get right if soil test results show a lime requirement. Lime should be applied to neutralise acidity and raise the pH.
Check out this article in our Farm Advice section
Know your allowances!
The introduction of the National Fertiliser Database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
With this in mind in is critically important to get soil samples analysed and a nutrient management plan in place for your farm.
The attached pdf details the maximium allowances for every farm depending on their stocking rate.
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If you need more information on any of our fertilisers, please contact your local sales representative or the agri division main offices
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