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Fertiliser flying out merchants' gates as prices wane
Rachel Donovan
Serious price drops are also being experienced with CAN now trading as low as €470/t, down from over €600/t just six weeks ago.
26 April 2023 Northern Ireland
CAN price falls into the low £400s
Price quotes for nitrogen fertiliser have fallen again, with some taking up to £40/t off
12 April 2023 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser price cuts losing momentum
Fertiliser prices have seen prices falling this spring, however momentum has slowed during April.
Ten tips to closing off silage swards for first cut
Where farmers plan on closing off silage ground in the coming days, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to keep in mind.
7 April 2023 Northern Ireland
Nitrogen fertiliser falls to £535/t
CAN, urea and grassland compounds continue to see significant price cuts this spring
8 March 2023 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser prices drop below £600/t
There has been further downward price movement on fertiliser, with CAN now available below £600/t.
22 February 2023 Northern Ireland
The importance of sulphur on grassland
Claire Aspel, formerly of Teagasc Johnstown Castle and now with Grassland Agro, explains the importance of sulphur for nitrogen use efficiency in grassland.
1 February 2023 Fertilizers
The role of sulphur
PJ O’Connor, Grassland Agro and Aisling Claffey, J Grennan & Son, discuss the important role of sulphur in plants.
1 February 2023 Fertilizers
Deutz approves existing engines for biofuel
The German engine manufacturer Deutz has had a number of engines approved for the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This is a biodiesel that can be used in normal combustion engines.
3 January 2023 News
Using lime to improve soil health
Soil health was the core topic during a recent webinar with speakers outlining the importance of lime. Kieran Mailey reports.
28 December 2022 Northern Ireland