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Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

There are concerns that fertiliser statistics do not properly reflect what is happening on NI farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

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Farmer Writes: calving winding down

Farmer Writes: calving winding down

FARMER WRITES 1 April 2026

Weekend weather: mixed with some sunny spells and scattered rain

Weekend weather: mixed with some sunny spells and scattered rain

NEWS 27 March 2026

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

NEWS 26 March 2026

Progress in the tillage fields as bean seed demand rises

Progress in the tillage fields as bean seed demand rises

Progress in the tillage fields as bean seed demand rises

NEWS 25 March 2026

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Sufficient fertiliser in the country until mid-April – Heydon

Sufficient fertiliser in the country until mid-April – Heydon

The Minister for Agriculture has said that there is sufficient fertiliser in the country until at least mid-April. However, some products such as urea may be scarce in supply.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Sustained and targeted action to reduce nitrogen losses is required in the higher risk agricultural areas, the EPA has said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 25 February 2026

Farmer Writes: back out and working in the fields again

Farmer Writes: back out and working in the fields again

I see frogspawn in the shallow pond which is always a sign that it is warming up and time to be out with fertiliser.

FARMER WRITES 25 February 2026

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro voided the fertiliser price list it issued on Monday, following a similar move from Goulding.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

After weeks of continuous rain, there has finally been a letup and farms have started to dry out. Grazing and fertiliser are the priority for now.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 February 2026

Middle East threat to fertiliser prices comes as pre-CBAM buffers thin out

Middle East threat to fertiliser prices comes as pre-CBAM buffers thin out

Although fertiliser imports reverted towards their pre-CBAM levels for February, stocks appear to now be in-line with the medium-term average rather than being ahead of it.

NEWS 25 February 2026

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

The push towards processing slurry and manure into RENURE fertiliser is getting a lot of attention, but can it help Irish farmers?

RENEWABLES 25 February 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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