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CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

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

FERTILIZERS 18 February 2026

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

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Calving commences as wet weather persists on Tullamore farm

Calving commences as wet weather persists on Tullamore farm

BREEDING & HEALTH 11 February 2026

Issues with one in every 30 fertiliser samples tested

Issues with one in every 30 fertiliser samples tested

NEWS 11 February 2026

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

Home Farm: watching input prices

Home Farm: watching input prices

Home Farm: watching input prices

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

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The carbon footprint on dairy farms needs to fall much faster

The carbon footprint on dairy farms needs to fall much faster

"While the carbon footprint has been falling, the overall level of emissions has been increasing." - Prof Gerry Boyle

VIEWPOINTS 1 October 2025

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

A move to CAN is likely when CBAM comes in and this will increase emissions from grassland, but not from tillage land.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Irish ration use on par with switch to protected urea

Irish ration use on par with switch to protected urea

The inclusion of high levels of Irish grain and protein in dairy cow diets can have the same impact on emissions as the use of protected urea.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Nitrogen balances worsen across all sectors

Nitrogen balances worsen across all sectors

Nitrogen surpluses on farms increased last year due to a rise in the level of chemical nitrogen spread without any major increase in output to balance it out.

NEWS 1 October 2025

ICOS calls for CBAM tax on fertiliser to be postponed

ICOS calls for CBAM tax on fertiliser to be postponed

Umbrella body for the co-operative movement demands economic and environmental impact assessment into impact of CBAM on fertiliser.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Warning over supply of protected urea in 2026

Warning over supply of protected urea in 2026

The Irish Fertiliser Manufacturers and Blenders Association (IFMBA) has written to politicians to highlight the risks posed by the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

NEWS 1 October 2025

Doubts over availability of protected urea for next season

Doubts over availability of protected urea for next season

The Irish Fertiliser Manufacturers and Blenders Association have said they may cease the import of urea next year due to the uncertainty around CBAM costs.

NEWS 1 October 2025

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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