Farmers taking 'enormous strides' as fertiliser target is surpassed ahead of schedule
Overall sales of fertiliser are down one-third since 2021 as multi-species swards increase; use of low emissions slurry spreading is higher; and more lime is being used to improve soil pH.
The latest figures of a drop in fertiliser use show the "enormous strides" that farmers are taking as part of their climate action, the Irish Farmers' Association has said.
Total fertiliser sales have now fallen by 18% to 1,135,860 tonnes, a 33% reduction since 2021.
