‘Confusion’ around fertiliser allowances at farm level – industry

Teagasc highlighted the low levels of fertiliser that has been spread on farms across the country

Margaret Donnelly

Just 25pc of annual fertiliser stocks have left importers’ yards, Liam Dunphy of Gouldings said at the National Fodder and Food Security Committee meeting last week.

“Normally that percentage is in the region of 55-60pc. That percentage of fertiliser needs to get out there to make the wheels turn in April and May.”