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How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

With a delayed start to the fertiliser spreading season on most dairy farms, Aidan Brennan looks at the options.

FERTILIZERS 22 February 2026

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

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Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

FERTILIZERS 21 February 2026

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

FERTILIZERS 18 February 2026

What is CBAM and how does it work?

What is CBAM and how does it work?

What is CBAM and how does it work?

FERTILIZERS 18 February 2026

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

GRASS & FEEDING 18 February 2026

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Right rate and timing is the key on crops

Right rate and timing is the key on crops

Fertiliser needs to be applied at the right rate and the right time in order to be used efficiently.

CROPS 11 February 2026

Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

Imports of nitrogen fertilisers into Ireland ran two-thirds ahead of medium-term average volumes in the months before CBAM kicked in.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Warnings of another fertiliser crisis as EU imports plummet

Warnings of another fertiliser crisis as EU imports plummet

COPA-COGECA has called for the immediate suspension of carbon taxes on fertiliser imports into the EU to avoid a fertiliser crisis.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Five steps to increase nitrogen-use efficiency on farms

Five steps to increase nitrogen-use efficiency on farms

Mark Plunkett, David Wall and Tim Shiel of the Fertiliser Association of Ireland share their top five steps to improve nitrogen-use efficiency on farms.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

Denmark can now proceed with a voluntary scheme that will pay farmers to permanently take their farmland out of agricultural use.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Nitrogen balance distribution at the farm level

Nitrogen balance distribution at the farm level

Dr Philip Murphy, Teagasc catchment coordinator discusses the challenges with nitrogen balance distribution.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Brendon Welten of the AgResearch Group, New Zealand discusses some of the strategies they're using to reduce N losses from grassland soils.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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