A third of the country’s farmers have not purchased fertiliser so far this year and almost 70% plan on cutting back on usage, an exclusive Irish Farmers Journal survey has found.
ADVERTISEMENT
A third of the country’s farmers have not purchased fertiliser so far this year and over 70% plan on cutting back on usage, an exclusive Irish Farmers Journal reader survey has found.
While 64% of the 1,730 respondents had secured some fertiliser supplies, 36% indicated that they had not purchased any stocks.
The poll’s findings follow confirmation that fertiliser prices have hit an all-time high, surpassing the peak of 2008 and running 300% to 400% ahead of 2020 levels.
ADVERTISEMENT
Dairy and tillage farmers have been the most active fertiliser purchasers; with 88% of milk suppliers and 77% of cereal growers confirming that they have bought stocks.
In contrast, just 60% of beef producers had purchased fertiliser.
The survey also found that two-thirds of beef farmers and almost 50% of sheep producers plan to cut stock numbers this year as a result of higher input costs.
Meanwhile, 45% of pig farmers have stopped serving sows, while one-quarter plan to exit the sector.
Register for free to read this story and our free stories.
This content is available to digital subscribers and loyalty code users only. Sign in to your account, use the code or subscribe to get unlimited access.
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
CODE ACCEPTED
You have full access to the site until next Wednesday at 9pm.
CODE NOT VALID
Please try again or contact support.
A third of the country’s farmers have not purchased fertiliser so far this year and over 70% plan on cutting back on usage, an exclusive Irish Farmers Journal reader survey has found.
While 64% of the 1,730 respondents had secured some fertiliser supplies, 36% indicated that they had not purchased any stocks.
The poll’s findings follow confirmation that fertiliser prices have hit an all-time high, surpassing the peak of 2008 and running 300% to 400% ahead of 2020 levels.
Dairy and tillage farmers have been the most active fertiliser purchasers; with 88% of milk suppliers and 77% of cereal growers confirming that they have bought stocks.
In contrast, just 60% of beef producers had purchased fertiliser.
The survey also found that two-thirds of beef farmers and almost 50% of sheep producers plan to cut stock numbers this year as a result of higher input costs.
Meanwhile, 45% of pig farmers have stopped serving sows, while one-quarter plan to exit the sector.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
Link sent to your email address
We have sent an email to your address. Please click on the link in this email to reset your password. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please call us on 01-4199525.
ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE:
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
SHARING OPTIONS