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Profits surge at fertiliser giant Yara
Phelim O'Neill
Dramatic increase in revenue and profits at Yara, despite difficulties with fertiliser production in the first quarter of 2022.
22 April 2022 News
Ammonia emissions target missed again in 2020 – EPA
Agriculture is responsible for 99% of ammonia emissions, the EPA has said.
20 April 2022 News
No let-up in fertiliser prices
Fertiliser prices, especially urea, are rising again this week.
Africans to shop local for fertiliser
New Nigerian facility is a massive boost to the region’s fertiliser production capacity.
30 March 2022 News
Fertiliser imports in January up on previous year
Despite a challenging international marketplace, Irish exporters landed increased quantities of fertiliser in January to support the current season.
30 March 2022 News
Fertiliser margins grew as farmers struggled with cost
The volume of fertiliser imported in the second half of 2021 was broadly in line with 2020. However, prices and margins in the sector appear to have soared.
15 March 2022 News
Fears grow over fertiliser supply
Price quotes on nitrogen and compound rations in NI are generally holding firm although the market outlook remains uncertain.
2 March 2022 Northern Ireland
Cancelled boats and supply fears hit fertiliser market
Fertiliser importers are navigating sanctions on Russian manufacturers, shipping delays and rising prices as farmers move to source product. Barry Murphy and Rachel O’Donovan report.
2 March 2022 News
Grass+: grazing resumes on dry farms
Ground conditions are tricky but those with dry land are managing to get grass back in the diet, writes Aidan Brennan.
23 February 2022 Grass & feeding
LESS and protected urea leave ammonia targets within reach - Teagasc
Slurry management and the use of protected urea feature prominently in the roadmap to compliance with ammonia emission reduction targets, a Teagasc researcher has said.
14 February 2022 News
Irish fertiliser prices among the highest in the world
Fertiliser prices have skyrocketed across the world in the last number of months but Irish prices are among the highest globally.
2 February 2022 News
Questions and answers on spreading lime
Eoin O’Carroll, Grolime, and David Wall, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, answer common questions on spreading lime.
2 February 2022 Fertilizers