Nitrogen

Danish farmers protest tougher nitrogen rules

New laws focus on nitrogen leaching from land, rather than inputs.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Danish farmers protest tougher nitrogen rules

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Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

NEWS 26 August 2026

10 common questions from drought affected farmers

10 common questions from drought affected farmers

MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

Farmer Writes: only good fields grow docks

Farmer Writes: only good fields grow docks

Farmer Writes: only good fields grow docks

FARMER WRITES 21 August 2026

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

The science is clear that on dry land nitrogen is not lacking, soil moisture is.

VIEWPOINTS 1 August 2026

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 1 August 2026

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will erode the competitiveness of European agriculture, undermine farmer incomes and hit EU food security.

NEWS 1 August 2026

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

An economic assessment of CBAM claims the measure will hit farm output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12%.

NEWS 1 August 2026

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Heavy rainfall in some parts this week will break the dry conditions but normal grass growth recovery will take several weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 August 2026

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

Blocked motorways outside Rotterdam signal a return to protests for Dutch farmers after a temporary truce with government on nitrogen policies.

NEWS 1 August 2026

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Aidan Brennan takes a look at the current situation as it relates to multispecies swards in Ireland.

RESEEDING 1 August 2026

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