Signpost Tillage Programme Farm Walk

21 May 2025 21 May 2025

Event Time 11am - 1pm
Venue Farm of Don Somers, Roperstown, Oylegate, Co. Wexford. Eircode: Y21 DH98.

Key Nutrient Use Efficiency actions to maximise profits and improve water quality

A Signpost Tillage Programme Farm Walk takes place on Wednesday, 21 May from 11am - 1pm on the farm of Don Somers, Roperstown, Oylegate, Co. Wexford, Y21 DH98. The focus of the event is 'Key Nutrient Use Efficiency actions to maximise profits and improve water quality'.

Join us on Don’s farm to evaluate effective nutrient use efficiency measures he has incorporated to maximise profits, while also playing a big part in improving environmental and water quality issues in his local community.

Topics on the day will include:

Farm profile, performance and NUE measures
Crop assessment following use of organic poultry manure
Chemical fertiliser quality and spreading
Intercropping legume pea/bean mix – agronomy and market prospects
Maintaining water quality, including buffer zones & precision application

This is a free event, all welcome.

Find out more about the Signpost Programme here