Northern Ireland monitor farm network: Crop nutrition

Join AHDB at the launch of our new event series for Northern Ireland this winter season.

The Northern Ireland Monitor Farm Network is a new take on our well-known event format as we collaborate with exciting new farmer hosts and delve into the topics they are passionate about.

In our first instalment, we are talking all things crop nutrition. Farmer host Allan Chambers will be sharing his take on plant and soil nutrition, outlining how simplicity is the key to his strategy and why sound nutrient management is critical to his farm business.

We are also excited to welcome acclaimed guest speaker Jon Telfer of Lancrop Laboratories, delivering a highly informative session that will cover;

• The critical role of balanced nutrition in driving crop health and yield.
• Identifying deficiencies and how they often hold back performance.
• When and how to use soil, tissue, and sap tests, and how to turn results into action.
• Crop performance depends on more than just N, P, and K, with the full spectrum of nutrients interacting with each other.
• In-season and post-harvest diagnostics explained; the pros and cons of each method and what the results can and cannot revea

In addition, we will also hear from Jonny Rice of Kilwaughter Lime

• The fundamentals of liming and the importance of soil pH.
• Introducing Kilwaughter’s new Soil Health Hub; a dedicated resource for Northern Irish farmers for matters of soil health, nutrient use efficiency and best agronomic practices for your farm.

Whether you are hungry for knowledge to up your game, or are simply just intrigued, this event is for you!

This event is free to attend with lunch and refreshments provided, all we ask is that you pre-register your attendance as soon as possible.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds