Our top 3 ways to conserve nitrogen on the farm
With Nitrogen prices hitting the headlines on a daily basis, Farmers might be wondering what they can do to reduce or offset the impact of price increases while maintaining profitability on farm. The fact is we need to conserve as much nitrogen that is already...
Our top 3 ways to conserve nitrogen on the farm
With Nitrogen prices hitting the headlines on a daily basis, Farmers might be wondering what they can do to reduce or offset the impact of price increases while maintaining profitability on farm. The fact is we need to conserve as much nitrogen that is already...
The farm circular economy is the key to agricultural sustainability
Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council launched their Agriculture Strategy today where they highlighted the need for improvement in farming practices and the uptake of new technologies. Some of the key themes in the new strategy include the need for sustainable...
Conserving Nitrogen Reserves, Make the Most of Winter Slurry
How has your connection to Agriton come about and tell us about the establishment of your company, Biome Connect. In 2020 I read an article about a process called bokashi. From a farming background, I knew it would be something I would be interested in because of its...
Biome Connect Partner With UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is pleased to reveal their new partnership with Biome Connect (BC), who have become a new corporate member. BC aim to provide sustainable and innovative products, together with solutions, to reduce cost, reduce emissions and improve...
Our top 3 ways to conserve nitrogen on the farm
With Nitrogen prices hitting the headlines on a daily basis, Farmers might be wondering what they can do to reduce or offset the impact of price increases while maintaining profitability on farm. The fact is we need to conserve as much nitrogen that is already...
Is it time to turn a new leaf with fertilisers?
If you’ve never considered Foliar Fertiliser before, now is the perfect time to try. One option that farmers might not be aware of, is the role foliar and placement fertilisers can play in reducing cost. Farm efficiency is key to reducing costs on farm and with...
David Cargill talks about reducing mastitis on the farm
In this video Mal from Biome Connect talks to Co Antrim Dairy farmer David Cargill about how he reduced the mastitis cases in his herd from 4-5 a month down to two cases in four months by switching from using lime to Vulkamin antiseptic bedding powder....
Tips for checking your sprayer from Wel-Tech
Last week we were very fortunate when Gavin Weldon from Wel-Tech gave a group of us some fantastic tips on how to check our sprayer is in good condition before using it at the start of the season. A healthy sprayer is an efficient sprayer! Leaks, broken parts,...
The farm circular economy is the key to agricultural sustainability
Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council launched their Agriculture Strategy today where they highlighted the need for improvement in farming practices and the uptake of new technologies. Some of the key themes in the new strategy include the need for sustainable...
How Organic Farmers are Benefiting from the Bokashi Process
"Organic [farming] is all about not wasting resources and working with nature, and bokashi is all about that" Bokashi is a Japanese name for well femented organic matter . Organic matter is one of the most important aspects of our soil ecosystem and is the engine...
Reducing Reliance on Artificial Fertilisers with Bokashi
"We already ferment our grass and lucerne to make silage and we know that works, so why not do it with our muck too?" Bokashi is a Japanese name for well femented organic matter . Organic matter is one of the most important aspects of our soil ecosystem and is the...
Gut Instinct
Winter is coming, and when our backyard flocks metabolism starts to slow down, we need to take extra care protecting their gut health during these cold snaps. Introducing probiotics, prebiotics, and yeast into their diets is a strategy that helps feed break...