Nitrogen

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

Grazing rotation is heading for 20 days

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NAP closes in on farms above 170kg N

NAP closes in on farms above 170kg N

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

The Netherlands to cap cow numbers at 2.6 LU/ha

The Netherlands to cap cow numbers at 2.6 LU/ha

NEWS 30 June 2026

EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

NEWS 30 June 2026

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

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The Grass Week: temporary grass shortage easily rectified

The Grass Week: temporary grass shortage easily rectified

Some farmers may have found themselves under pressure for grass over the last week, but are now coming out the other side of it with improved temperatures.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 June 2026

Dairy Management: managing early reseeds

Dairy Management: managing early reseeds

Early reseeds are approaching the point of first grazing now. Good grazing management of these reseeds over the coming months is crucial for the long-term success of the sward, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 11 June 2026

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

Currently, there is no clear sign of long-term reductions in water nutrient levels, making it unlikely that we will see meaningful improvements in water quality anytime soon, the EPA has said.

NEWS 11 June 2026

Red clover and multispecies measures under review by Department

Red clover and multispecies measures under review by Department

The review will factor in 'the benefits, costs and the resultant significant uptake in the use of these crops in recent years'.

NEWS 11 June 2026

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

A number of paddocks have been removed as surplus bales – with 15 acres cut on Tullamore Farm.

TULLAMORE FARM 11 June 2026

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

The liquid fraction that results from slurry separation can also be used in a new slurry-to-fertiliser pathway called RENURE, according to Teagasc.

NEWS 11 June 2026

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

Applying lime can help increase N, P and K efficiency in soils, reducing dependence on imported fertilisers.

NEWS 11 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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