Merchants

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Almost 1,100 approval letters were issued as of 21 July and farmers have until 31 August 2026 to purchase items under the scheme.

SCHEMES 5 August 2026

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

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The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

CROPS 5 August 2026

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

CROPS 2 August 2026

Farmers must shop local, or pay the price

Farmers must shop local, or pay the price

Farmers must shop local, or pay the price

DEALER 10 June 2026

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

NEWS 29 May 2026

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Small cut to fertiliser prices in NI

Small cut to fertiliser prices in NI

Reports from local merchants suggest that price lists have been revised downwards by one of the main manufacturers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 February 2026

Editorial: tillage positivity amidst price pressure

Editorial: tillage positivity amidst price pressure

Crops have been planted in the hope that margins will improve by the time harvest 2026 comes around.

VIEWPOINTS 17 February 2026

Editorial: tillage farmers making progress after a tough spring

Editorial: tillage farmers making progress after a tough spring

Grain prices have not risen substantially, as fertiliser and fuel prices soar.

VIEWPOINTS 17 February 2026

NI feed deliveries cross 3m tonnes

NI feed deliveries cross 3m tonnes

Feed mills in NI have seen big increases in volumes sold onto farms in recent years

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 February 2026

War sparks fertiliser trade chaos

War sparks fertiliser trade chaos

Importers pulled price lists and all existing quotations on Wednesday morning.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Fertiliser price lists revised upwards in NI

Fertiliser price lists revised upwards in NI

Current prices for urea (46% nitrogen) in Northern Ireland range widely, from £430 up to £490/t.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 February 2026

€225/t on offer for malting barley

€225/t on offer for malting barley

There are reports of a price of €225/t for growers supplying malting barley to merchants supplying Boortmalt.

NEWS 17 February 2026

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