Barry O' Mahony is pictured spreading 20 units of CAN per acre after his cows on the home farm that he farms with his father Denis in Killbrittian, Co. Cork. PIC: DOL
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Fertilizer prices continue to edge upwards. There is still some urea around at the €400 mark, but it is getting harder to source, with up to €420/t being asked in some areas.
CAN is now costing €325 to €340/t at retail level. Current imported wholesale price for CAN has crept up to €275 to €280/t CIF, which puts the retail price over €340/t for product currently being purchased.
The strengthening dollar is also affecting DAP prices in particular. High Ns are currently being bought at €425 to €440/t. Some buyers are selling 24:2.2:4.4 at €370 to €390/t as a cheaper alternative to 24:2.5:5, but make sure you compare prices on a nutrient basis rather than just price. 18:6:12 is making €420 to €440/t. Farmers who are able to take full loads or split loads between neighbours can get up to €8/t off the quoted prices.
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Fertilizer prices continue to edge upwards. There is still some urea around at the €400 mark, but it is getting harder to source, with up to €420/t being asked in some areas.
CAN is now costing €325 to €340/t at retail level. Current imported wholesale price for CAN has crept up to €275 to €280/t CIF, which puts the retail price over €340/t for product currently being purchased.
The strengthening dollar is also affecting DAP prices in particular. High Ns are currently being bought at €425 to €440/t. Some buyers are selling 24:2.2:4.4 at €370 to €390/t as a cheaper alternative to 24:2.5:5, but make sure you compare prices on a nutrient basis rather than just price. 18:6:12 is making €420 to €440/t. Farmers who are able to take full loads or split loads between neighbours can get up to €8/t off the quoted prices.
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