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Q.1 ) How early can I apply nitrogen to grassland in Spring

A. Nitrogen can be applied from early January onwards or about 6 weeks before the expected turnout date. The ideal …

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Q.2 ) How late can nitrogen be applied to grassland in Autumn?

A. In general, nitrogen fertilizer applications should cease by mid-September on established grassland. However, nitrogen may be applied up to …

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Q.3 Will heavy rain wash away recently applied fertilizer?What Kind of Schema Does This Module Add?

A. If there is heavy rain within 48 hours of a fertilizer application significant amounts of fertilizer can be lost …

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Q.4 How long before cutting should nitrogen be applied to first cut silage?

A.Aim to have all nitrogen applied at least 8 weeks before the expected cutting date. This should ensure that there …

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Q.5 How much nitrogen should I put on a first cut silage crop on fields that were reseeded two years ago?

A.Recent reseeds can take up to 110 units of nitrogen per acre for a first cut. With older pastures reduce …

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Q.6 Are there any advantages to splitting nitrogen applications on first cut silage?

A.The main advantage of splitting is it gives an opportunity to apply a small amount of nitrogen early in the …

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Q.7 Does frost damage recently applied fertilizers?

A. Frost does no damage to recently applied fertilizer. Growth conditions will obviously be very poor during frosty weather and …

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Q.8 When is the best time of the year to apply phosphorous (P) and potassium (k) to grassland.

A.This depends on soil fertility and soil type. On peaty soils it is best to apply P and K during …

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