Fertiliser
Caoimhe Harney on 20 Oct 2021
Chemical nitrogen-free pastures can be the future – Hackett
Minister Hackett has called on livestock farmers to consider trying out new ways of managing their pastures.
Pat O'Toole on 13 Oct 2021
Stable herd needed for carbon reduction – ministers
Minister Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett want cow numbers stabilised, but are not calling for cuts in the national herd to achieve carbon reduction.
John Crowe on 13 Oct 2021
Limerick dairy farm reducing its carbon footprint by 14%
Gerry and Niall Moloney embrace clover and protected urea to maintain grass growth while reducing their carbon footprint, writes John Crowe.
David Wright on 13 Oct 2021
Farmers must respond to hike in input costs
Making decisions based on good information can help alleviate some of the cost pressure
Kieran Mailey on 12 Oct 2021
Beef management: final call for slurry spreading
With the closed period for slurry spreading coming into effect this week, make the most of dry weather to get tanks fully emptied.
Stephen Robb on 10 Oct 2021
Tillage incomes facing significant decrease in 2022
Rising fertiliser costs are the main driver behind the anticipated drop in tillage incomes next year.
Jack Kennedy on 08 Oct 2021
Watch or listen: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
Early October and rain threatens to cut short grazing in some parts of the country, but farming must go on.
Rachel Donovan on 06 Oct 2021
Farmers fear fertiliser thefts as prices soar
Farmers who have already secured fertiliser are facing concerns of stocks being stolen from their yards.
Amy Forde on 06 Oct 2021
River plan calls for more inspections, fertiliser cuts
New measures are required to reduce the loss of fertilisers and soil from farmland into water, according to the River Basin Management Plan for 2022 to 2027.
Jack Kennedy on 06 Oct 2021
Where is the future for Origin Enterprises?
With increased pressures on crop inputs such as fertiliser and sprays, where is the future for Origin Enterprises plc and how can it prosper?
Kieran Mailey on 29 Sep 2021
Feed prices set to rise for October
Feed ration prices in NI are set for a further price increase from 1 October.
Andy Doyle on 29 Sep 2021
Tillage Management: focus on getting winter crops planted
October is a very safe planting time for winter cereals and the emphasis should be on getting wheat and barley planted now, with the latest planting left for wheat.
Aidan Brennan on 29 Sep 2021
Dairy Management: spreading slurry, soil sampling and closing paddocks
Aidan Brennan takes a look at the best time and place to spread slurry and says there has never been a better time to soil sample.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Sep 2021
Beef management: autumn liming to drive spring grass growth
Liming in autumn will correct soil pH over winter and boost grass growth next spring.
Siobhán Walsh on 24 Sep 2021
Price rise: where to now for policy and fertiliser plans?
With fertiliser prices at record highs, policy to move to protected nitrogen and improve soil fertility may become harder to implement.
Amy Forde on 23 Sep 2021
Revealed: five new schemes planned by Department for next CAP
An extensive livestock measure is one of five potential eco schemes which the Department is considering under the next CAP.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 Sep 2021
Fertiliser prices spiralling out of control
The fertiliser industry is reporting record high prices, similar to which have not been seen since 2008.
Stephen Robb on 22 Sep 2021
From the Tramlines: winter cereal sowing kicks off this week
This week Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Laois, Meath and Cork who are gearing up to start their autumn sowing campaigns.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 Sep 2021
Fertiliser prices double as industry pauses purchases
Fertiliser markets are in unprecedented times. Reports from the industry is that product is not being purchased at present as prices have sky rocketed.
Justin McCarthy on 22 Sep 2021
Editorial: fragile food chain must be protected
Surging fertiliser costs over the past year has attracted little attention outside of farming circles.