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The measure was initially proposed in 2024 by the Agricultural Water Quality Working Group and was finalised as part of the fifth nitrates action programme’s (NAP) additional measures in February.
Nitrates: new rules for land more than 30km from main holding
Woman dies in farm accident in Kerry
Boortmalt plans another contract cut ahead of harvest
Beef quotes remain under pressure
Seven ACRES actions to be monitored by AMS in 2025
The price of natural gas peaked in mid-February with most international markets down almost 40% since then.
James Strain reflects on some of the similarities between the start of this year and 2012, but hopes for a much different ending.
Demand for urea remains strong this week despite shortfalls in supply in parts of the country.
Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the main steps involved in checking over the fertiliser spreader, and outlines the importance of adjusting the spreader depending on the type of fertiliser being spread.
Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock is keen to get grass growing and cows out grazing.
As volumes on the move increase, prices are keenest in the west and the border counties, perhaps in part due to older, better-priced product being on-hand.
Omex opened its new liquid nitrogen distribution facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork on 5 March.
Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.