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Farm emissions down 2.6% since 2023
James Hanly
The EPA has cited reduced lime application to soils and lower milk output as reasons for the third consecutive quarterly drop of emissions in the farm sector.
14 August 2024 News
No clarity on planned cut to fertiliser limits
There remains little clarity on what nitrates changes farmers must abide by next year, despite the proposals having been put on the table months ago.
19 July 2024 News
Weekend weather: mixed weather with highest temperatures of 23°C
Met Éireann has forecast generally unsettled weather conditions for the weekend, with rain and showers at times.
Grass+ Beef: growth remains static but outlook more positive
While PastureBase Ireland figures show grass growth rates for this week to be identical to last, farmers on the ground are feeling more optimistic that the tide has turned on growth.
26 June 2024 Grass & feeding
Price increases imminent for nitrogen fertiliser
Reports indicate nitrogen fertiliser prices look set to rise before the start of July.
19 June 2024 Northern Ireland
The Grass Week: keeping quality in grazing ground and fertilising second cuts
We are approaching the time of the year for grasses to head out, so it is also when grass quality can go downhill in grazing and silage swards.
25 May 2024 Grass & feeding