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April 21, 2021 3:34 pm
Calibrating one’s fertiliser spreader correctly is of key importance to using fertiliser efficiently – and is the subject of the latest video from the Fertiliser Association of Ireland.
The fifth video in the association’s video series on the “Efficient Use of Fertilisers” looks at the importance of setting up and calibrating the fertiliser spreader correctly, in order to apply fertilisers as accurately as possible.
The video can be seen below:
The role of the fertiliser spreader is often underestimated in the delivery of fertilisers (N, P and K), according to the association, with the objective to spread as evenly and as accurately as possible.
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The programme will cover a range of electrical, electronic, mechanical and professional skills modules. \ Philip Doyle
A new part-time traineeship programme has been developed to help attract and maintain workers in the milking machine service, testing and installation sector.
The new programme is a partnership between Milk Quality Ireland, ICOS Skillnet, Teagasc and Technological University Dublin (TUD).
It is designed to address the needs of milking machine technicians and to establish an accredited academic award in recognition of the skills acquired by technicians.
Chair of Milk Quality Ireland and ICOS president Jerry Long welcomed the launch of the new part-time traineeship programme.
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New dairy entrant Darren Bermingham. Darren and his brother, who farm in partnership, are moving into dairy having previously farmed sucklers and tillage. \ Philip Doyle
The ongoing restrictions have impacted us all in different ways. For those who are currently in the planning stages of building a new milking parlour, not being able to visit other farms or have an adviser in your yard is a major disadvantage.
Virtual farmyard tours
It is always a big help to see and stand in other milking parlours before embarking on a new project.
Looking at pit depth, cluster placement and simply talking to other farmers about grazing platforms and stock choice is an important part of the design and planning process.