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Future of the suckler cow discussion at Tullamore Farm open day
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports from Tullamore Farm ahead of the national suckler and sheep open day that is taking place today, Tuesday.
19 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Price increases imminent for nitrogen fertiliser
Reports indicate nitrogen fertiliser prices look set to rise before the start of July.
17 June 2024 News
Agricultural input price index down 12.6% in April 2024
Cereals saw a drop in price of 31.4%, while potatoes saw an increase of 73.6%. Fertiliser prices fell by almost one third, while motor fuel prices increased by over 10%.
Origin Enterprises revenue drops 21% as bad weather hits performance
Sales at the agri-services group were also lower due to the drop in fertiliser prices.
13 June 2024 News
Price cuts of £20/t for nitrogen fertiliser
There has been marked cuts to fertiliser prices in NI with cuts of £20/t applied to CAN.
29 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser suppliers' profits jumped 160% when prices soared in 2022
Companies boosted earnings by holding percentage gross margins steady.
15 May 2024 News
Grass issues and winter feed dominate discussion
Difficulties with grass and grazing didn’t end when the weather improved in late April and farmers are still encountering plenty of challenges, particularly around silage stocks, writes Aidan Brennan.
15 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Fertiliser flying out during dry spell
CAN and urea appear to be around €30/t to €40/t cheaper in border counties.
24 April 2024 News
Fertiliser prices ease as sales increase
Fertiliser prices have seen significant discounts being applied, helping to boost sales going into April
3 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser prices hold steady as demand picks up
Over the next six to eight weeks, fertiliser importers maintain that prices will remain the same.
3 April 2024 News
Prioritising fertiliser to get grass moving
Above normal winter temperatures supported relatively positive winter grass growth but fertiliser will now be required to drive on spring grass growth.
13 March 2024 Grass & feeding
Origin Enterprise sees profits fall as challenging weather hits planting
The correction in global feed and fertiliser prices saw revenues plunge in the period.
5 March 2024 News