Agri-Business
DAFM: No 'clear proof' of fertiliser bought in NI not declared in ROI
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has clarified that there is no “clear proof” of fertiliser being...
national fertiliser database
Agri-Business
61,833t of fertiliser imported from NI since database introduction
There has been 61,833t of fertiliser products imported to the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland (NI) since the introduction...
Dairy
DAFM chief inspector talks fertiliser database and derogation
Industry sources have indicated that some farmers are buying fertiliser from Northern Ireland in order to avoid having their fertiliser...
Agri-Business
DAFM reports 7% drop in overall fertiliser sales
337,246t of fertiliser was sold in the first two quarters of the fertiliser year for 2024, according to the Department...
Environment
INHFA concerned that farmers could face 'phosphorous' penalties
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has voiced concerns that some farmers could “inadvertently” be in breach of...
Agri-Business
DAFM: Nitrogen fertiliser sales down by over 80% in Q1 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that sales of nitrogen (N) fertiliser in the first...
Agri-Business
Over 97,000 declarations on National Fertiliser Database
Over 97,000 declarations have been made on the National Fertiliser Database, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
Beef News
Reminder: National Fertiliser Database deadline this Sunday
Farmers have until this Sunday (October 15) to submit details on the closing stock of chemical fertiliser on their farm...
Agri-Business
Farmers can now declare closing stock on fertiliser database
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that the facility for declaring closing stock of fertiliser...
Rural Life
Farming 'bureaucracy' a threat to rural Ireland - rural TDs
The Rural Independents group of TDs has said that the level of bureaucracy in farming is a “threat to rural...
Agri-Business
32,500 farmers register on National Fertiliser Database
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that almost 32,500 farmers have now registered...
Rural Life
Fertiliser database registration attracts criticism
The new National Fertiliser Database has attracted criticism over the requirement for farmers to register for it through online only....
Agri-Business
Over 1,500 farmers register on new fertiliser database
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that over 1,500 farmers have registered on the new...
Agri-Business
Fertiliser database change needed so it's 'fit for purpose' - IFA
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for changes to the new National Fertiliser Database to “ensure it is fit...
Agri-Business
Minister encourages farmers to register for fertiliser database
The National Fertiliser Database will require “very little” additional work for most farmers and will provide a number of benefits,...
Rural Life
Farmers to receive letters on fertiliser database
All farmers are set to receive letters from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine over the course of...
Veterinary
Fertiliser database and vet medicines bill moves onto Seanad
The bill to establish a national fertiliser database has now completed its passage in the Dáil and now moves onto...
Agri-Business
DAFM: Work continuing on fertiliser database
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that work is continuing on developing a new fertiliser...