Nitrogen

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

The concentrate 14% crude protein limit is applicable from 15 April to 30 September as set out in the good agricultural practice for the protection of waters regulations.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

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Clover kicks on with grass in crisis

Clover kicks on with grass in crisis

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Fertiliser advice for farmers as Ireland's heatwave continues

Fertiliser advice for farmers as Ireland's heatwave continues

MANAGEMENT 15 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

NEWS 11 July 2026

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Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

The party has also criticised delayed publication of phase two of the land use review which could have a profound impact on farming’s contribution to Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Staying on top of Nitrates production figures

Staying on top of Nitrates production figures

The Department’s MyAgfood.ie facility is a good resource to help stay within Nitrates limits

SCHEMES 1 July 2026

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

'I was surprised to see growth still running at 82kg of DM/ha. I thought it would have slowed more by now, especially with nearly three weeks gone without any worthwhile rain.'

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

The Ulster Farmers' Union held an online information event last week about the revised Nutrients Action Programme proposals.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Ireland’s national target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% in 2030 compared to 2018. As of 2025, emissions have fallen by 14.5%.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Grazing rotation is heading for 20 days

Grazing rotation is heading for 20 days

David Clarke operates a grass-based dairy system outside Augher in Co Tyrone.

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

NAP closes in on farms above 170kg N

NAP closes in on farms above 170kg N

David Wright explores some of the key issues likely to impact more intensive livestock farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

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