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As long as ground is trafficable, fertiliser should go out ASAP.
If you have 0 N spread to date, apply 20-25 units now and 30-35 units again in 3 weeks’ time.
It is best to split the March application in 2.
If you have 20-25 units out to date, apply a further 25-30 units for the month of March
Weather permitting, farmers should aim to apply 48 units of N in the form of either chemical or slurry or a combination of both by early April.
Teagasc research by Sarah Walsh, has shown when no N is applied in February, the N response to March application is reduced.
Applying 16 units in February and 32 units in March grew 60kgs more grass DM/ha than applying the total 48 units in one application in March.
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