Nitrogen

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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EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

NEWS 12 August 2026

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

NEWS 5 August 2026

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

NEWS 3 August 2026

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Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Aidan Brennan takes a look at the current situation as it relates to multispecies swards in Ireland.

RESEEDING 21 July 2026

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

The original NAP consultation in May 2025 would have led to “wipe out” in the local pig sector, according to Dr Violet Wylie

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 July 2026

Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates uptake from the soil can be accelerated following dry conditions when plant growth picks up again.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Fertiliser prices squeeze farm incomes

Fertiliser prices squeeze farm incomes

Higher fertiliser and fuel costs come as farmgate prices are running below 2025 levels.

NEWS 21 July 2026

March saw EU fertiliser-grain price ratio hit 2022 levels

March saw EU fertiliser-grain price ratio hit 2022 levels

April saw chemical nitrogen selling for 75% more than it did in 2024 on the back of rocketing energy prices.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspection and enforcement activity increased significantly in 2025 under the national agricultural inspection programme, according to the EPA.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

The concentrate 14% crude protein limit is applicable from 15 April to 30 September as set out in the good agricultural practice for the protection of waters regulations.

NEWS 21 July 2026

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