Nitrogen

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

The latest Teagasc figures estimate that average grass growth rates across most of Leinster will not hit the 35kg DM/ha/day required for nutrient application next week.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

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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 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

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

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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 29 July 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 29 July 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 29 July 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 29 July 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 29 July 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 29 July 2026

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

The original NAP consultation in May 2025 would have led to “wipe out” in the local pig sector, according to Dr Violet Wylie

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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