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Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

There are concerns that fertiliser statistics do not properly reflect what is happening on NI farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

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Editorial: 75% of Irish soils are nutrient deficient

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Avail of free P and K by applying lime

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Progress made with Lough Neagh plan, MLAs told

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Increase in fertiliser sales of 15% last year

Increase in fertiliser sales of 15% last year

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What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

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NI dairy farmers to maintain output in 2026

NI dairy farmers to maintain output in 2026

David Wright looks at the results from our annual survey at the Royal UIster Winter Fair

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Two NI projects push on with slurry solutions

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MLAs on Stormont's agriculture committee have received an update on the Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry programme.

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