How PIP maps are helping this Donegal farmer with his decision-making around fertiliser spreading
‘The maps are useful in identifying areas for potential nitrogen and phosphorus loss’
'It is important to us that the fertiliser applied is being used as efficiently as possible to grow grass and prevent losses'. Photos: Clive Wasson
With weather starting to improve and days getting longer, we are making decisions around fertiliser application.
Many factors are considered when deciding to spread slurry or chemical fertiliser: soil temperature being 6°C or higher, dry field conditions to minimise damage and compaction, using the right product at the right rate and of course the weather.
