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Dairy
Is protected urea a runner in 2025?
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan looks at the role of protected urea in 2025 and how much nitrogen to apply each month
29 January 2025 Management
Dairy Management: picking up the pieces after the storm
Aidan Brennan looks at steps farmers who are affected by loss of electrical power can take.
29 January 2025 News
Protected urea 'does what it says on the tin'
Protected urea made up 27% of straight nitrogen use in 2024, up from just 1.6% in 2018.
Farmers reminded of responsible slurry management
As the slurry spreading season opens on 1 February, farmers are being urged to use fertiliser in a responsible manner.
29 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Progress in reducing age of slaughter 'stalling' - O’Mara
While progress is being made in terms of reducing emissions from agriculture, we are not out the gate yet, Teagasc director Frank O’Mara has said.
27 January 2025 News
Fertiliser cut for lower stocked farms could worsen fodder shortages - Teagasc
A fertiliser cut for lower stocked farms is one of a series of additional measures put forward by the Department under its interim review of the fifth Nitrates Action Programme.
27 January 2025 News
The Grass Week: comparing annual grass growth with soil samples
With slurry going out in parts and the first round of nitrogen a few weeks away for some, it might be worth seeing what paddocks need more TLC than others.
25 January 2025 Grass & feeding
Weekend weather: storm to be followed by cold and mixed conditions
With storm Éowyn due to make landfall in the early hours of Friday, the following two nights are forecast to be cold, with mixed conditions on Sunday.
24 January 2025 News
Dairygold chair addresses controversy over updated loyalty scheme
Pat Clancy answers questions on the proposed scheme and management of the co-op.
22 January 2025 News
Roadstone plans to build large AD plant in Tipperary
The proposed development, however, has been met with concern from the local community.
22 January 2025 News
Fertiliser hit with January price hike
Fertiliser manufacturers have increase price quotes on nitrogen fertiliser as sales start to build ahead of the upcoming spring
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser prices creeping upwards
Uncertainty in the Middle East and the affect of Trump's presidency on the exchange rate are expected to drive up prices again.
15 January 2025 News