Nitrogen

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 11 March 2026

Farmer Writes: back out and working in the fields again

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Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

NEWS 5 March 2026

Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

GRASS & FEEDING 4 March 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

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

NEWS 3 March 2026

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

RENEWABLES 25 February 2026

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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 17 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 17 February 2026

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

The new rules around CBAM are another challenge facing the fertiliser industry, which ultimately affects farmers.

FERTILIZERS 17 February 2026

What is CBAM and how does it work?

What is CBAM and how does it work?

On behalf of the Irish Fertiliser Manufacturers and Blenders Association, Kieran Holden from Origin Enterprises explains CBAM, what it is and how it impacts farmers.

FERTILIZERS 17 February 2026

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Growth rates are set to be low for the week ahead with a mix of rain and cold weather expected

GRASS & FEEDING 17 February 2026

Right rate and timing is the key on crops

Right rate and timing is the key on crops

Fertiliser needs to be applied at the right rate and the right time in order to be used efficiently.

CROPS 17 February 2026

Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

Imports of nitrogen fertilisers into Ireland ran two-thirds ahead of medium-term average volumes in the months before CBAM kicked in.

NEWS 17 February 2026

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