Nitrogen

Weekend weather: mixed with some sunny spells and scattered rain

The forecast for the coming weekend is set to be mixed, with some sunny spells, but also showers of rain and temperatures will be cold overnight, according to Met Éireann.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Weekend weather: mixed with some sunny spells and scattered rain

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

NEWS 26 March 2026

Progress in the tillage fields as bean seed demand rises

Progress in the tillage fields as bean seed demand rises

NEWS 25 March 2026

Sufficient fertiliser in the country until mid-April – Heydon

Sufficient fertiliser in the country until mid-April – Heydon

Sufficient fertiliser in the country until mid-April – Heydon

NEWS 23 March 2026

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 March 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Farmer Writes: back out and working in the fields again

Farmer Writes: back out and working in the fields again

I see frogspawn in the shallow pond which is always a sign that it is warming up and time to be out with fertiliser.

FARMER WRITES 21 February 2026

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro voided the fertiliser price list it issued on Monday, following a similar move from Goulding.

NEWS 21 February 2026

Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

After weeks of continuous rain, there has finally been a letup and farms have started to dry out. Grazing and fertiliser are the priority for now.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 February 2026

Middle East threat to fertiliser prices comes as pre-CBAM buffers thin out

Middle East threat to fertiliser prices comes as pre-CBAM buffers thin out

Although fertiliser imports reverted towards their pre-CBAM levels for February, stocks appear to now be in-line with the medium-term average rather than being ahead of it.

NEWS 21 February 2026

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

The push towards processing slurry and manure into RENURE fertiliser is getting a lot of attention, but can it help Irish farmers?

RENEWABLES 21 February 2026

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

With a delayed start to the fertiliser spreading season on most dairy farms, Aidan Brennan looks at the options.

FERTILIZERS 21 February 2026

Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

There are further changes on the cards in 2026 in determining fertiliser allowances, with these introduced under the sixth Nitrates Action Plan and mainly affecting dairy farmers.

FERTILIZERS 21 February 2026

SPONSORED

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

LOAD MORE STORIES