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John McCarthy on Fertiliser Management and Soil Health in Kerry - Agritime - Thursday, 14th August 2025

Aug 22, 2025 14:54
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John McCarthy on Fertiliser Management and Soil Health in Kerry - Agritime - Thursday, 14th August 2025

Teagasc dairy advisor John McCarthy discusses the importance of managing fertiliser use effectively as the grazing season nears its end in Kerry. He emphasises the need to maintain sufficient nitrogen and phosphorus levels and recommends using slurry to conserve nitrogen. McCarthy highlights the role of lime in improving soil fertility and suggests soil testing to optimise lime application.

Breda Forrest is standing in for our usual presenter, Sari Houlihan.

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