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MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

The proposed emergency clause would have allowed the European Commission to temporarily suspend the application of carbon border adjustment mechanism in exceptional circumstances.

NEWS 20 September 2026

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

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Fetiliser database declaration required for eco scheme payments

Fetiliser database declaration required for eco scheme payments

SCHEMES 20 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

NEWS 18 September 2026

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

FARMER WRITES 18 September 2026

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

NEWS 18 September 2026

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Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italian move comes as Irish farmers seek a similar top-up in fertiliser support funds to help with the sharp increase in fertiliser costs due to Middle East conflict.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Fertiliser payment of €34/tonne a ‘strong consideration’ for Chambers

Fertiliser payment of €34/tonne a ‘strong consideration’ for Chambers

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers said farmers at Ploughing 2026 made it clear that a top-up of €30m is needed for the fertiliser support scheme.

NEWS 16 September 2026

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

The Commission sought emergency brake for CBAM on any products seeing price spikes related to the tax, but MEPs have voted against it.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Kubota disc spreaders

Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Kubota disc spreaders

Kubota used the National Ploughing Championships to expand its implement offering in Ireland, with the introduction of its DSM twin-disc fertiliser spreader range.

FARM MACHINERY 16 September 2026

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

When the grass first started coming back into the diet, cows dropped back to around 19-20l.

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

6,000 nuts and bolts, 400,000 gallons…but does building a slurry tower pay off?

6,000 nuts and bolts, 400,000 gallons…but does building a slurry tower pay off?

Andy O’Donnell and his family purchased a tower, deconstructed it and rebuilt it in the middle of their farm to store slurry.

CROPS 16 September 2026

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

The EPA outlined four factors which influenced nitrogen concentrations between 2024 and 2026, with fertiliser use, weather and the size of the national cattle herd all included.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 September 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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