Nitrogen

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 5 August 2026

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

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Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

NEWS 3 August 2026

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

RESEEDING 1 August 2026

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

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Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates uptake from the soil can be accelerated following dry conditions when plant growth picks up again.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Fertiliser prices squeeze farm incomes

Fertiliser prices squeeze farm incomes

Higher fertiliser and fuel costs come as farmgate prices are running below 2025 levels.

NEWS 15 July 2026

March saw EU fertiliser-grain price ratio hit 2022 levels

March saw EU fertiliser-grain price ratio hit 2022 levels

April saw chemical nitrogen selling for 75% more than it did in 2024 on the back of rocketing energy prices.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspection and enforcement activity increased significantly in 2025 under the national agricultural inspection programme, according to the EPA.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

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 15 July 2026

Clover kicks on with grass in crisis

Clover kicks on with grass in crisis

Grass plots at AFBI Hillsborough show the benefit of integrating clover into swards

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Fertiliser advice for farmers as Ireland's heatwave continues

Fertiliser advice for farmers as Ireland's heatwave continues

As the high temperatures and dry conditions continue, is there still benefit in spreading fertiliser or is it a waste of time and money? Daire Cregg looks at the options.

MANAGEMENT 15 July 2026

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Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

With the future of dairy farming shaped by rising costs, herd performance and the need to make every investment count, the decisions farmers make today will have a lasting impact on farm profitability

Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

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