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EU tariffs on US to add €15/t on to Irish farmers’ feed costs – Mullooly
Anne O'Donoghue
EU tariffs to be imposed on US feed - and potentially on Russian fertiliser - will affect Irish farmers, MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said.
19 March 2025 News
Fertiliser prices continue to rise steadily
Fertiliser deliveries have been "mad busy" according to merchants for the last three to four weeks with no sign of a let up.
5 March 2025 News
Fertiliser prices holding steady this week
As volumes on the move increase, prices are keenest in the west and the border counties, perhaps in part due to older, better-priced product being on-hand.
Fertiliser prices up by €20/t this week
There is potentially another price increase of €50/t to €60/t to come at retail level, according to importers.
19 February 2025 News
Fertiliser price rise ahead of spring rush
Quotes from local suppliers vary significantly this week, with a few merchants still holding older stock at lower prices.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Almost everything points to more fertiliser price hikes
Nitrogen costs are already rising and all signs point to further cost increases
19 February 2025 News
Top grass tips for drystock farms in 2025
Adam Woods has some tips and advice for for grassland management on drystock farms.
19 February 2025 Fertilizers
Market Digest: stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from Belgium, Kenya, Brazil and USA.
5 February 2025 World
What are the best farmers doing on costs?
Aidan Brennan looks at the costs of production on Irish dairy farms by analysing data from three discussion groups and
5 February 2025 Management
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
Fertiliser costs fell 24% in 2024 - CSO
The Central Statistics Office has estimated that fertiliser inputs costs on farms will finish 24% lower than last year.
26 December 2024 News