Slurry
Minister Martin Heydon has been asked to "urgently review" the dates of the closed periods for slurry and fertiliser spreading.
Agri-Business
Irish agriculture had a better year financially in 2025 - compared to 12 months earlier, according to new figures today (Friday, July 31).
The European Commission has today (Friday, July 31) adopted measures to help farmers with fertiliser costs.
Environment
Usage of ground limestone as fertiliser declined in 2025, according to data from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has not yet decided how to distribute Ireland's share of the EU fertiliser support package.
Dairy
Farms are constantly evolving in an effort to be as efficient and as profitable as possible, while complying with advancing regulations.
Fertiliser company Yara, has reported Q2 2026 EBITDA of $906 million, compared with $652 million in Q2 2025
Machinery
Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader has received new features designed to improve accuracy and make operation easier.
Ireland risks being left behind on fertiliser support, with the government facing fresh calls to "immediately" introduce a scheme.
Considering the price of fertiliser this year, farmers must be conscious of application rates as grass growth slows.
The European Council has today (Monday, July 13) adopted targeted measures to support farmers facing high fertiliser costs.
An Irish MEP wants potential revenues from an expanded CBAM to be channelled into support for farmers hit by soaring fertiliser costs.
The European Parliament has adopted measures designed to alleviate the impact on farmers of rising fertiliser prices.
Ireland's potential €15.3 million share of a proposed EU-wide €540 million fertiliser support package has been dismissed as "derisory".
Ireland has been allocated a potential €15.3 million share of the European Commission's proposed €540 million fertiliser support package.
US President Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertiliser imports.
Global average gross agricultural income per worker is projected to increase by 9% by 2035, according to a new report released today.
Irish fertiliser imports held relatively steady throughout the Middle East conflict according to latest government figures.
Fertiliser
With the warm weather and silage underway, farmers will be sourcing fertiliser ahead of a second cut or bringing paddocks back into rotation.
The proposed fertiliser support package unveiled by the EU must be targeted at Irish farmers who paid "higher prices," the ICMSA has urged.
Video
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was one of the many...
Beef
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was demonstrated at a Teagasc open day.
Rural Life
EU farm groups have said that a new support package on fertiliser costs announced by the European Commission is "insufficient".
