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Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

Tánaiste Simon Harris announced the fuel support scheme extension on Thursday.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

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Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

NEWS 23 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Chapman unveils twin-disc ATV fertiliser spreader

Ploughing highlights: Chapman unveils twin-disc ATV fertiliser spreader

NEWS 23 September 2026

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

NEWS 20 September 2026

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Fetiliser database declaration required for eco scheme payments

Fetiliser database declaration required for eco scheme payments

Farmers participating in eco scheme AP3 (limiting chemical nitrogen usage) and AP5 (GPS fertiliser spreader or sprayer) must declare closing stocks before payment can be sanctioned.

SCHEMES 17 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

A cow can consume a toxic amount of nitrate in as little as one hour and will start to show signs shortly after, Department warns.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

A price that looks expensive one week can look very reasonable the following week and vice versa.

FARMER WRITES 17 September 2026

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Friday will see widespread showers across the country, but this will clear for drier weather on Saturday and Sunday, with the odd scattered shower in places.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italian move comes as Irish farmers seek a similar top-up in fertiliser support funds to help with the sharp increase in fertiliser costs due to Middle East conflict.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Fertiliser payment of €34/tonne a ‘strong consideration’ for Chambers

Fertiliser payment of €34/tonne a ‘strong consideration’ for Chambers

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers said farmers at Ploughing 2026 made it clear that a top-up of €30m is needed for the fertiliser support scheme.

NEWS 17 September 2026

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

The Commission sought emergency brake for CBAM on any products seeing price spikes related to the tax, but MEPs have voted against it.

NEWS 17 September 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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