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PDA Leaflets: Grass and Forage
5b. Results from Grass Demonstration Plots
December 2004
Demonstrating the effect of different levels of potash fertiliser on yield, herbage content and soil fertility.
6. Potash, Magnesium & Sodium – Fertilisers for Grass
December 2023
Reviews the interaction of these nutrients in fertilisers, soil and herbage and how this affects mineral balance in the animal. Provides the facts regarding the impact of fertiliser potash on grass staggers.
14. Potash for grassland for silage and grazing
June 2020
Full details of the functions, responses, uptake, removal and deficiency symptoms of potash for grass. Explanation of luxury uptake and the effect on mineral balance in herbage. Potash in manures. Recommended amounts and timing of fertiliser for re-seeding, grazing and cutting.
16. Fodder beet – fertiliser requirements
May 2018
Provides a complete guide to the fertiliser requirements of this crop which has the potential to produce the highest digestible yield of any forage crop.
17. Forage maize – fertiliser requirements
July 2023
Unravels frequent misunderstandings about the nutrient requirement of forage maize. Provides clear, practical guidelines on the best form of nutrients, optimum amounts and correct timings.
26. Nutrient requirements of forage crops
May 2005
Reports on the yield potential of six different forage crops and their nutrient uptake and removal requirements.