Fertiliser

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 15 August 2026

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

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Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

NEWS 14 August 2026

Drought forces farmers into winter mode

Drought forces farmers into winter mode

NEWS 12 August 2026

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

NEWS 12 August 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser prices

Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser prices

Inside the Farmers Journal: CBAM tax set to double fertiliser prices

NEWS 6 August 2026

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CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

A recent economic assessment claimed CBAM will hit agricultural output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12% by 2030.

NEWS 3 August 2026

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Farmers have been advised by Teagasc not to spread fertiliser until one week to 10 days after receiving rain.

NEWS 3 August 2026

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

An economic assessment of CBAM claims the measure will hit farm output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12%.

NEWS 3 August 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus vaccination and fertiliser application

An outbreak of the bluetongue virus in Britain is hitting farms hard with clinical symptoms of the virus being seen in sheep and cattle

MANAGEMENT 3 August 2026

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Heavy rainfall in some parts this week will break the dry conditions but normal grass growth recovery will take several weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

Dairy Management: rain brings relief, but keep feeding and delay fertiliser

Dairy Management: rain brings relief, but keep feeding and delay fertiliser

Despite most of the country getting rain in the past week, heavy feeding is still going to be required for at least another ten days to two weeks on farms, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 3 August 2026

Five steps to consider when reseeding

Five steps to consider when reseeding

From choosing the right paddock to resisting drought, reseeding is an excellent investment, writes Daire Cregg.

RESEEDING 3 August 2026

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