Fertiliser prices

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

Farmers are paying for the Carbon Border Abatement Measure on much more than just fertiliser, write Pat O'Toole and Martin Merrick.

NEWS 23 September 2026

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

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Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Profits at Origin challenged by weather and conflict

Profits at Origin challenged by weather and conflict

NEWS 22 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

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

NEWS 17 September 2026

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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 26 July 2026

Scope to improve costs on tillage farms

Scope to improve costs on tillage farms

The Teagasc Crops Forum heard that different groups of tillage farmers are approaching costs and financial risk reduction in contrasting ways.

NEWS 26 July 2026

Grain Trends: markets surge this week

Grain Trends: markets surge this week

Grain markets have surged this week, but is it a peak or will it continue? There are many factors affecting prices.

MARKETS 26 July 2026

High winter fuel costs on the cards

High winter fuel costs on the cards

The postponement of the fuel-price increase is welcome, but not enough to see energy costs drop.

NEWS 26 July 2026

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

On-farm nitrogen usage has bounced back and plateaued at around 335,000-350,000t since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

FEATURE 26 July 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser prices

Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser prices

On the show this week, we talk about the impact of CBAM on fertiliser prices, Budget 2027 demands and more.

NEWS 26 July 2026

French fertiliser aid package to start payouts next week

French fertiliser aid package to start payouts next week

The French move ramps up the pressure on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to clarify Ireland’s intentions around fertiliser supports.

NEWS 26 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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