Agri-Business
Fertiliser company Yara has reported Q2 2026 EBITDA of $906 million compared with $652 million in Q2 2025.
Machinery
Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader has received new features designed to improve accuracy and make operation easier.
US President Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertiliser imports.
Global average gross agricultural income per worker is projected to increase by 9% by 2035, according to a new report released today.
Arable
The NFU has called on the UK government to postpone the introduction of CBAM over fears that it might further increase fertiliser prices.
Origin Enterprises, the international agri-services group, has reported revenue growth to €1.63 billion in the nine months to April 30.
Kverneland is using Cereals 2026 to introduce a new twin-disc fertiliser spreader to the UK market, called Alentix.
Tesco has called upon industry leaders, retailers and innovators to jointly help farms in transitioning to low carbon fertilisers.
Dairy
When spreading nutrients this summer, it is easy to just throw out slurry and chemical fertiliser, but it vital to remember sulphur.
Grass growth has taken off, leaving many farms with an abundance of grass, but fertiliser application must be kept up to date.
There will be “continued pressure” and “increased risks” on farmers worldwide as a result of the fertiliser crisis, according to Rabobank.
The war in Iran has created a surge in energy costs, reportedly raising fertiliser prices by 60% with a knock-on-effect on food systems.
Fertiliser producer Yara has recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in operating profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026
N.Ireland
UFU has has secured cross-party political support in the NI Assembly for action to address the escalating cost pressures on farm businesses.
Met Éireann is indicating that a return to more normal weather could be coming our way over the next fortnight.
The UFU said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising fuel, fertiliser and input costs.
The Agricultural Industries Confederation has called upon Defra to deliver on four objectives which aim to support the UK fertiliser sector.
Farmers are being urged to share how they have been impacted by rising fertiliser prices amid the Middle East conflict in a survey by Defra.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has revealed a critical weakness in Australia’s agricultural supply chain.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board has reviewed the impact the Middle East conflict is having on UK farm production costs.
Grass
AHDB is using Met Office data to calculate excess winter rainfall (EWR) to help farmers adjust their nutrient management planning
Slurry tanks are still full and fertiliser is still in the yard, yet May - when many plan first cut silage - is only seven short weeks away.
Environment
Human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, according to a new Dutch study.
