Episode 12: Nitrogen use efficiency
In this episode we a focus on nitrogen use on farms. We are joined by Dr. David Wall Teagasc Johnstown Castle who starts by discussing the various factors affecting the efficiency of Nitrogen use. David offers his tips on how to get the best return on early spring applications. With an increased emphasis on the inclusion of protected urea in fertilizer programmes, David explains the difference between protected and standard urea and how it has benefits both economically and environmentally for farmers.
List of Protected-urea Fertilisers: https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/environment/soil/Protected-Urea-List--December,--2019.pdf

Technical information on protected urea: https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/soil--soil-fertility/protected-urea/
Spring Fertilizer advice: https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/environment/soil/Early-Nitrogen-Advice---Grassland.pdf

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