Using Protected Urea

Using protected urea in grassland results in lower nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions than CAN and lower ammonia losses than urea. This makes it the most sustainable fertiliser N source for meeting both greenhouse gas and ammonia loss emission commitments, as Sandra Hayes, Teagasc advisor reminds us here

Using Protected Urea is one of the easiest ways that farmers can reduce gaseous emissions on farm. This will help towards reaching the targets of Climate Action by 2030

Protected urea contains a urease inhibitor which allows protected urea to be used all through the grazing season, from late January to early September, and reduces losses through gaseous emissions.

In a long-term trial at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, protected urea grew 13% more grass on average compared to standard urea. 

Sandra Hayes, Teagasc Advisor Waterford/Kilkenny region talks about the benefits of using protected urea in this short video

Read more about Protected Urea in Protected Urea (pdf) and in the Protected Urea Factsheet | Read more from Teagasc about Protected Urea

This video was published in the June Teagasc Signpost newsletter. Read it at Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter June 2022

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