Agri-Business
Global fertiliser outlook – how countries are weathering the crisis
There will be “continued pressure” and “increased risks” on farmers around the world as a result of the fertiliser crisis,...
Fertiliser
Agri-Business
Will the cupboards go bare? Food security amid the war in Iran
The war in Iran has created a surge in energy costs, reportedly raising fertiliser prices by 60% and creating a...
Agri-Business
Yara sees 41% year-on-year jump in Q1 earnings despite global fertiliser shock
Fertiliser producer Yara has recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in operating profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 The...
N.Ireland
UFU secures NI cross-party support for letter to UK govt on rising costs
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced it has secured cross-party political support in the Northern Ireland Assembly for action...
N.Ireland
Opinion: Is a spell of more normal weather on the way?
Met Éireann is indicating that a return to more normal weather could be coming our way over the next fortnight....
N.Ireland
UFU: Immediate govt action needed on rising farm input costs
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising...
Agri-Business
Govt urged to deliver on 'key priorities' for fertiliser sector
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has called upon the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to deliver on...
Agri-Business
Farmers' opinions wanted for new Defra fertiliser survey
Farmers are being urged to share how they have been impacted by rising fertiliser prices amid the Middle East conflict...
Agri-Business
Australian fertiliser efficiency use in the spotlight as supplies collapse
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has revealed a critical weakness in Australia’s agricultural supply chain, with urea fertiliser...
Agri-Business
AHDB: Middle East conflict hitting production costs for UK farms
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has reviewed the impact the Middle East conflict is having on farm production...
Grass
Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is using Met Office data to calculate excess winter rainfall (EWR) to help...
Dairy
Time ticking to get fertiliser out on silage ground
Slurry tanks are still full and fertiliser is still in the yard, yet May is only seven short weeks away....
Environment
Could human urine replace inorganic fertilisers?
Human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, according to a new study...
Environment
Want to know how to increase yields with lower inputs of N?
Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen fertiliser. That is the main finding of...
Agri-Business
EU begins anti-dumping proceedings into Russian urea
The European Commission will begin an anti-dumping investigation into imports of urea originating in Russia. It comes after the commission...
Agri Politics
UK and Brazil launch partnership for fertiliser sustainability
The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact and embrace the economic opportunities of fertilisers....
Arable
AHDB: UK crop production costs look set to rise in 2026
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is forecasting a rise in crop production costs in the UK during 2026....
Agri-Business
65,000t fertiliser facility officially opened in Bristol
Glasson Fertilisers, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of agricultural fertiliser products and a subsidiary of Wynnstay Group Plc., has...