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Five steps to increase nitrogen-use efficiency on farms

Mark Plunkett, David Wall and Tim Shiel of the Fertiliser Association of Ireland share their top five steps to improve nitrogen-use efficiency on farms.

FERTILIZERS 15 February 2026

Five steps to increase nitrogen-use efficiency on farms

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30% increase in fertiliser bag recycling

30% increase in fertiliser bag recycling

FERTILIZERS 15 February 2026

Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

FERTILIZERS 14 February 2026

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

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The Fertiliser Association of Ireland summer study tour

The Fertiliser Association of Ireland summer study tour

The 2025 FAI summer study took place on 29 July, with visits to both a Cork and Tipperary farm.

FERTILIZERS 19 February 2025

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

CBAM has been well talked about in recent months, but for those that still don't know what it means for the fertiliser in this country, here's an explainer.

FERTILIZERS 19 February 2025

Moving the dial on soil fertility and water quality

Moving the dial on soil fertility and water quality

Dr David Wall, president of the Fertiliser Association of Ireland, paints a picture of the current fertiliser industry in Ireland.

FERTILIZERS 19 February 2025

Avail of free P and K by applying lime

Avail of free P and K by applying lime

Eoin O’Carroll, Ground Limestone Producers Association, explains the little wins that can be achieved for P and K indexes by applying lime.

FERTILIZERS 19 February 2025

Nitrogen balance distribution at the farm level

Nitrogen balance distribution at the farm level

Dr Philip Murphy, Teagasc catchment coordinator discusses the challenges with nitrogen balance distribution.

FERTILIZERS 19 February 2025

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Brendon Welten of the AgResearch Group, New Zealand discusses some of the strategies they're using to reduce N losses from grassland soils.

FERTILIZERS 19 February 2025

Questions and answers on fertiliser for dairy farms

Questions and answers on fertiliser for dairy farms

Aidan Brennan goes through some frequently asked questions on nitrogen fertiliser applications on dairy farms

FERTILIZERS 19 February 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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