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Gulf conflict continues to cause fertiliser chaos

The latest impact of the hostilities is a proposal from the world’s largest producer of phosphates to cut production of DAP over the coming weeks.

NEWS 12 April 2026

Gulf conflict continues to cause fertiliser chaos

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Feed mills battle to keep ration supplied as fuel shortages bite

Feed mills battle to keep ration supplied as fuel shortages bite

NEWS 10 April 2026

Protests add to fertiliser supply woes

Protests add to fertiliser supply woes

NEWS 8 April 2026

Mart managers voice concerns regarding new TB rules

Mart managers voice concerns regarding new TB rules

Mart managers voice concerns regarding new TB rules

NEWS 8 April 2026

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Over 912,000 tonnes of fertiliser in the country by mid-March

Over 912,000 tonnes of fertiliser in the country by mid-March

Fertiliser sales up to 11 March totalled 216,083 tonnes. This included 42,250 tonnes of CAN and 59,640 tonnes of urea.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Hansen rules out CBAM suspension

Hansen rules out CBAM suspension

Commissioner Hansen said a suspension of CBAM was not in Europe’s long-term interests.

NEWS 25 March 2026

€20/t hike in dairy and beef rations

€20/t hike in dairy and beef rations

Millers have blamed the increased prices on a mix of higher raw material costs, higher transport and energy charges.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

The farm organisations are waiting to see the final ruling from Court of Justice before commenting.

NEWS 25 March 2026

British urea price up 36% since January

British urea price up 36% since January

UK granular urea (46% N) costs have risen by £127/t (€146/t) since January, jumping from £491/t (€564/t) to £618/t (€711/t).

NEWS 25 March 2026

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

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

Advocate general Juliane Kokott of the European Court of Justice cautioned that increased nitrogen applications cannot affect water quality.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Ireland needs a further 500,000t of fertiliser

Ireland needs a further 500,000t of fertiliser

Fertiliser supplies remain tight, but importers insisted that they are still sourcing and buying stocks.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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