According to Teagasc, pig slurry is a valuable source of crop nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other trace elements.

Soil temperatures are slow to rise but as the spring progresses, compounds and sulphur will have to be factored into the ...

For farms aiming to reduce unnecessary spending, a well-planned nutrient management strategy that maximises the use of slurry is crucial. Shane Brewer, a soil health expert from Eurofins Agro, and ...

Heavy rainfall can shoot off the surface of such soil, taking slurry and chemicals into the water system and affecting the ecology of our rivers and coastal waters, says Professor Emmett ...

correcting soil acidity by neutralising the acids generated from nitrogen (N) fertiliser and slurry thus encouraging soil micro-organisms and earthworm activity to break down plant residues ...