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Poor weather results in decrease in fertiliser usage

Prices are generally unchanged despite the uncertain situation on global markets.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Poor weather results in decrease in fertiliser usage

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Editorial: Dairygold results

Editorial: Dairygold results

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

A global fertiliser race is under way

A global fertiliser race is under way

NEWS 18 March 2026

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

NEWS 11 March 2026

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

NEWS 5 March 2026

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Iran conflict is a global mess

Iran conflict is a global mess

Closure of key trade route is driving commodity prices higher and will increase costs for farmers, depending on how long the conflict lasts.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Price jumps 7.6% at British Wool auction

Price jumps 7.6% at British Wool auction

Demand exceeded supply for an offering of 1,125t of wool, with a 100% clearance rate and an average greasy wool price of £1.35/kg (€1.55/kg).

MARKETS 10 October 2025

Volatility dominated 2025, with more to come in 2026

Volatility dominated 2025, with more to come in 2026

Bord Bia Chief Executive says that the industry should be proud of what was achieved over the last 12 months.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Ten reasons to be optimistic about 2026

Ten reasons to be optimistic about 2026

There’s plenty to be positive about in farming as a new year dawns.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Irish farm incomes driven by the laws of supply and demand

Irish farm incomes driven by the laws of supply and demand

The Teagasc farm outlook for 2026 shows the global trends which will determine farm earnings next year.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Agricultural machinery industry records 28% drop in sales in 2024

Agricultural machinery industry records 28% drop in sales in 2024

Despite reaching sales of €11.1 billion euros in 2024, the VDMA has said the machinery industry is down 28% year on year, with the 2025 order book for manufacturers also falling short.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Record high for global meat prices

Record high for global meat prices

FAO price index reflects strong global meat prices but less positive for dairy and cereals.

NEWS 10 October 2025

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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