N.Ireland
Trash to treasure: Manure could be a sustainable material in the future
Manure could be used in a new way and become a “prospective bio-based and biodegradable material of the future”, according...
Fertiliser
Other
Three killed after tunnel collapses in Spanish potash mine
Three young people have died in Spain following the collapse of a tunnel in one of the largest potash mines...
Agri-Business
BASF closes ammonia production plant in Germany
German chemicals company BASF has announced the closure of one ammonia production plant at its headquarters in Ludwigshafen due to...
Agri-Business
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out
Tesco has today (Friday, January 27) announced that it is partnering with five of its largest field vegetable suppliers to...
N.Ireland
Farmers in NI advised to ‘risk manage’ fertiliser purchases for 2023
Farmers who want to “risk manage” fertiliser purchases should consider buying half their fertiliser requirements for 2023 in advance, according...
Agri-Business
‘Farm Management Handbook’ for Scotland shows impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit Scotland’s agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins referenced within...
Agri-Business
World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade
Market transparency is crucial when it comes to fertiliser trade since reduced availability and accessibility, interruption of supply chains and...
Agri-Business
Yara reports ‘strong margins’ despite market volatility
Fertiliser giant Yara has is set to pay shareholders an extra dividend as it reported revenue of $6.2 billion (€6.4...
Agri-Business
Yara cuts European ammonia production due to record gas prices
Yara has announced today (Thursday, August 25) that it will be implementing further ammonia production cuts as a result of...
Agri-Business
Polish company cuts fertiliser production due to gas prices
Poland’s largest chemical company has decided to temporarily shut down its nitrogen (N) fertiliser production units due to record natural...
Agri-Business
UK research shows cost-of-farming squeeze now facing farmers
The Andersons Centre has confirmed a cost-of-farming squeeze is now a reality within the UK market. The company’s ‘AgFlation’ figures...
N.Ireland
Phosphate and potash application rates always crop dependent
Phosphate (P) and potash (K) do not follow the same principle as nitrogen (N) when determining the appropriate application rates....
Agri-Business
Yara delivers ‘strong performance’ in Q2 financials
Norwegian fertiliser manufacturer Yara has reported improved returns with higher prices and a strong performance from overseas assets in the...
Arable
Research: Hybrid barleys could help with fertiliser costs
New research is indicating that hybrid barleys which receive a reduced application of nitrogen fertiliser (N) can deliver similar yields...
Environment
Rothamsted to research new low-carbon, environmentally-friendly food
Rothamsted Research is a major partner in a new £13 million programme to produce low-carbon, environmentally-friendly food. AgZero+ will bring...
Agri-Business
Research: Fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming
An extensive series of international crop trials has confirmed that fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming systems. Analysis...
Agri-Business
Global fertiliser company to ramp up potash production
Nutrien Ltd. has announced that it plans to increase fertiliser production capability in response to structural changes in global energy,...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Switching to liquid fertiliser with self-propelled SAM sprayer
With the dramatic increase in fertiliser costs, the spotlight has been turned on its efficient use like never before, and...
