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How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

With a delayed start to the fertiliser spreading season on most dairy farms, Aidan Brennan looks at the options.

FERTILIZERS 22 February 2026

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

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Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

FERTILIZERS 21 February 2026

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

FERTILIZERS 18 February 2026

What is CBAM and how does it work?

What is CBAM and how does it work?

What is CBAM and how does it work?

FERTILIZERS 18 February 2026

Five steps to increase nitrogen-use efficiency on farms

Five steps to increase nitrogen-use efficiency on farms

Five steps to increase nitrogen-use efficiency on farms

FERTILIZERS 15 February 2026

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30% increase in fertiliser bag recycling

30% increase in fertiliser bag recycling

Liam Moloney, general manager IFFPG CLG, explores the uptick in fertiliser bag recycling across the country.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

Conor Quinlan, Yara UK & Ireland, outlines the best tips to ensure the safe handling of fertiliser in 2026.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Liam Stack, Dairygold Co-Op Ruminant Technical Manager explains the co-op's grassroots programme aimed at emphasising the importance of overall soil fertility with their suppliers.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

In week 1 of our dedicated calf rearing focus, Martin Merrick details some of the key parameters your calf shed needs to tick before calves arrive on farm.

CALVES 11 February 2026

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

The fertiliser industry is to the fore in this weeks focus. How does the indsutry sit going into 2026?

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

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 11 February 2026

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 11 February 2026

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