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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 30 December 2025

The carbon footprint on dairy farms needs to fall much faster

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CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

NEWS 9 December 2025

Irish ration use on par with switch to protected urea

Irish ration use on par with switch to protected urea

NEWS 12 November 2025

Nitrogen balances worsen across all sectors

Nitrogen balances worsen across all sectors

Nitrogen balances worsen across all sectors

NEWS 5 November 2025

ICOS calls for CBAM tax on fertiliser to be postponed

ICOS calls for CBAM tax on fertiliser to be postponed

ICOS calls for CBAM tax on fertiliser to be postponed

NEWS 13 October 2025

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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 20 August 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 20 August 2025

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Tommy Riggs-Miller is farming in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and has practiced as a vet in the area for the best part of 40 years.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Progress being made on farm sustainability

Progress being made on farm sustainability

Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s sustainability focus.

SUSTAINABILITY 20 August 2025

Dairy Management: is it a good idea to buy fertiliser for next year?

Dairy Management: is it a good idea to buy fertiliser for next year?

Aidan Brennan says farmers that are behind on grass should continue to feed hard for the next 10 days until covers get back up to target.

MANAGEMENT 20 August 2025

Reminder issued for upcoming ban on granulated unprotected urea

Reminder issued for upcoming ban on granulated unprotected urea

Farmers will be permitted to spread unprotected urea in liquid form after the ban takes effect for unprotected solid urea.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Restrictions on the use of unprotected urea

Restrictions on the use of unprotected urea

A restriction on the use of unprotected urea in granular form will apply from 15 September 2025 - Leslie Dwyer, FuturAg, Athy, Co Kildare.

LETTERS 20 August 2025

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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