Organic Fertiliser Management

Organic fertilisers can be a valuable asset on a farm, but only if managed correctly. When spread, organic fertiliser is either absorbed by soil and plants or lost to air and water. This factsheet was produced as part of a series of factsheets by the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

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Benefits of Optimising Organic Fertiliser Usage

• Reduces the risk of diffuse loss of nutrients to water
• Help address soil fertility deficits on the farm
• Help reduce overall chemical fertiliser bill
• Matches nutrient applications to grass growth rates
• Help maximise grass production on the farm

Summary

Organic fertilisers can be a valuable asset on a farm, but only if managed correctly. When spread, organic fertiliser is either absorbed by soil and plants or lost to air and water. By minimising losses through careful application, farmers can retain more nutrients, reduce sward contamination and reduce the fertiliser bill on the farm. This will increase farm profit while helping to protect our air, atmosphere and water quality.

For more information please visit www.teagasc.ie/water-quality or view the other factsheets in the series here