Objective: – This course intends to cover increasing nutrient use efficiency by getting the most from fertiliser and slurry.

Format: – Course delivery for each course must include both theory (classroom/online) and practical (field/farm) elements. The design of this is at the discretion of the course organiser but shall be preapproved by DAFM.

Audience: – Farmers must attend this course unless they did more than the minimum of 10 grass measurements in 2020 and are prepared to do a minimum of 20 covers in 2021 and onwards. Grass measurements must be recorded on Pasture Base Ireland.

Benefits: – Under the terms and conditions of the Nitrates Derogation 2020 and 2021, derogation applicants are required to complete mandatory training

Learning Objectives: –

• Increasing nutrient use efficiency by getting the most from fertiliser and slurry.
• Soil Fertility
• Nitrogen, Phosphorous & Potassium Fertiliser advice & choices
• pH and lime advice
• Understanding Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)
• Soil Sampling and Organic Matter (OM) Testing
• Sustainable Fertiliser Planning
• Organic manure management and incorporation
• Slurry management and application, reducing N loss from Slurry – “More of LESS”

Course Agenda

• Health and Safety.
• New Nitrates Regulations and Training Requirements.
• Soil pH & Liming.
• Soil P and K Indexes / Soil Results / Advice.
• Organic Manure Management.
• Nitrogen Management
• P Mobilisation and Mitigation
• NMP Planning
• Q&A Session

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