# Farm Payments Paused Amid Fertilizer Crisis

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-05-26T20:56:59+00:00
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Farmers are being left in the lurch as the government pauses payments for growing nitrogen-fixing plants like clover — a program that helped cut chemical fertilizer use and saved farmers cash. Over 1,200 farmers received €2.1 million last year, but new applications are now frozen, with no payments expected in 2026. Critics call the move “completely nonsensical,” especially as fertilizer prices soar due to global crises. Meanwhile, the EU is launching an emergency plan to stabilize supplies, while local officials remain silent on why the review is needed — leaving farmers stranded without support at a time when eco-friendly alternatives could ease both environmental and financial burdens. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/875c3c65850d8c41

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