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Fertiliser prices projected to be down 24.3% in 2024 - CSO
Anne O'Donoghue
The CSO has projected that, overall, the agricultural price input index will fall by 9.8% this year, when compared with 2023.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Subdued fertiliser trade keeps prices unchanged this autumn
There is no movement on fertiliser prices across NI, with little interest on forward buying for next spring.
28 August 2024 Renewables
Water quality and derogation – how can ReNure help?
The ReNure amendment to the Nitrates Directive would allow processed livestock manures to be used as a chemical fertiliser replacement, writes Teagasc researcher Maurice Deasy.
Getting spreader setup right for urea
With much talk around the performance of protected urea, farmers need to bear in mind that spreader setup is crucial given its differing characteristics to CAN and other NPK fertilisers.
14 August 2024 Farm machinery
Future of the suckler cow discussion at Tullamore Farm open day
Adam Woods reports from Tullamore Farm ahead of the national suckler and sheep open day that is taking place today, Tuesday.
23 July 2024 News
Price increases imminent for nitrogen fertiliser
Reports indicate nitrogen fertiliser prices look set to rise before the start of July.
19 June 2024 Northern Ireland
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%.
17 June 2024 News
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