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MTU researchers take on project to reduce fossil-based fertiliser use
Grace Hoare
The ReNu2Cycle project will examine impacts on availability, ecological footprint, supply chain and price stability via the use of recycled Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium fertiliser.
25 July 2024 Advertisers' anouncements
Timing is paramount when it comes to autumn reseeding
Timing is critical when it comes to autumn reseeding. That’s what makes advance planning so essential.
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
DAERA consider on-off slurry ban
A 37-point action plan to improve water quality was published by the department last week after receiving approval by ministers in the NI Executive
Department rows back on N allowances for 2024
Aidan Brennan looks at the impact the revised chemical nitrogen allowances will have on grass growth.
24 July 2024 Grass & feeding
Tillage incomes plunge by 71% in 2023
In 2023, about half of farmers in the sector undertook the Straw Incorporation Measure, and received an average payment of over €5,500.
24 July 2024 News
Calls for minister to reverse decision on straw
The IFA and IGG met the Minister for Agriculture on Tuesday to discuss the debacle.
24 July 2024 News
A long wait for the magic of clover
Growing clover is proving to be a relentless struggle for Fermanagh farmer, John Egerton
24 July 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: concern over protected urea
I have heard a lot of farmers talking about having the same problems with protected urea. But they are not being listened to, writes Padraig Callanan.
24 July 2024 Farmer Writes
Controlling costs key to farm viability - Teagasc chief
Costs must be controlled if farmers are to stay viable when incomes in an income volatile sector, Teagasc's director said.
24 July 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: lighter carcases, weaned lambs and fertiliser limits
We discuss this year's cattle carcase weights, the performance of Tullamore Farm's lambs after weaning and fertiliser limits this week.
19 July 2024 News
EPA does not know how farmer action impacts water quality
Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill said that there is a serious gap in the whole system where we see an improvement in water quality but we are not able to ascertain the reason for that improvement.
17 July 2024 News
Grazing more sheep with less fertiliser
Clement Lynch has adopted a paddock grazing system on his sheep farm in Park, Co Derry. Peter McCann reports
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland