Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Irish farmers are facing rising fertiliser costs and potential supply shortages. Nitrogen fertiliser is a major input of Irish agriculture, widely used to drive high-yield grass growth for grazing livestock and to support tillage crops. What you can say with certainty is that the fertiliser price is on an upward trajectory and Irish farmers are very exposed to it. Mr Cashman also highlighted that Russia produces roughly another 20% of global fertiliser, which was disrupted by the war in Ukraine. Clover is one of the most practical and environmentally sustainable tools Irish farmers have available.

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2026 10:47 UTC