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'There is real logic in relation to supporting contractors' - McConalogue

At this year’s FCI conference, contractors looked at challenges surrounding protected urea, potential business opportunities, the safe use of rail crossings and the importance of good mental health.

11 December 2024 NEWS
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Fertiliser sales jump 8.27%

The lift in fertiliser usage comes on the back of increased nitrogen and potassium sales.

6 December 2024 NEWS

My Farming Week: Seamus Foley, Ballyhar Road, Killarney, Co Kerry

Christmas tree grower Seamus Foley runs his seasonal enterprise with his father Nicholas in Killarney.

4 December 2024 FORESTRY

Tips for spreading protected urea

Dermot Forristal of Teagasc looks at how to achieve optimum results when spreading protected urea.

4 December 2024
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How protected urea performed for grass growth in 2024

Brian McCarthy and Áine Murray, Teagasc Moorepark, report on protected urea use in 2024.

4 December 2024
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Farm Tech Talk: beef boom, sheep prices, Dairy Day 2024 and new fertiliser rules

This week, Jack Kennedy and the team talk about the beef and sheep trade, Dairy Day 2024 and Adam chats to Grassland AGRO on new fertiliser regulations.

29 November 2024 NEWS
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Teagasc Beef Conference: what carcase weight can clover deliver?

Adam Woods reports from the Teagasc beef conference which took place in Carrick-on-Shannon last week.

27 November 2024
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Confidence 'needs to be restore' in protected urea

There was standing room only for the Dairy Day talk 'Protected urea and clover, is it working?' Farmers called for more transparency on the expiry and manufacturing dates on protected urea in 2025.

27 November 2024
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Woulfe looks for a great leap forward in soil nutrition

Industry veteran talked about the challenges that will come from feeding 10bn.

27 November 2024 NEWS