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Fertiliser usage affected by drought

It was a tale of two halves for fertiliser use as for grass growth this year, writes Pat O'Toole.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

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Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

BUILDINGS 23 September 2026

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

High milk output from robot in Antrim

High milk output from robot in Antrim

High milk output from robot in Antrim

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

Six-week window for £40m grant scheme

Six-week window for £40m grant scheme

Six-week window for £40m grant scheme

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

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Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

The public consultation on proposed changes to the Nutrients Action Programme runs to early September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

The main farming organisations have welcomed the progress made on finding a new way forward on NAP.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Jack Blakiston-Houston is the managing director at BH Estates in Dundonald.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ammonia emissions from dairy cattle dropped 1.4% while the emissions from other cattle fell by 3.5% on foot of lower cattle numbers.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Irvine hits out at ‘cruel’ inheritance tax policy

Irvine hits out at ‘cruel’ inheritance tax policy

The proposed changes to UK inheritance tax dominated his two-year term as UFU president.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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