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IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

The IFA has called for a temporary farm fuels support scheme for farmers and contractors backdated to 1 March.

NEWS 7 April 2026

IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

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Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

NEWS 7 April 2026

New working group set up for agri contracting sector

New working group set up for agri contracting sector

NEWS 7 April 2026

Early-Stage Support for Producer Organisations Scheme reopened

Early-Stage Support for Producer Organisations Scheme reopened

Early-Stage Support for Producer Organisations Scheme reopened

NEWS 7 April 2026

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

NEWS 7 April 2026

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GDT sees its first downwards slide of 2026

GDT sees its first downwards slide of 2026

The GDT price index fell by over 3% on Tuesday, marking the auction's first average price fall of this year.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Watch: fuel price protest reaches O’Connell Street in Dublin

Watch: fuel price protest reaches O’Connell Street in Dublin

Protestors are looking for carbon tax to be removed from green diesel as well as further reductions in excise duty.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Irish grocery price inflation hits 6.5%

Irish grocery price inflation hits 6.5%

Grocery price increases affecting shopping patterns in latest Worldpanel by Numerator report.

NEWS 7 April 2026

New chair appointed at Moorepark Technology

New chair appointed at Moorepark Technology

Aine Hallihan is also director of research and development with Carbery Group.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

Protests over the rise in fuel prices are taking place at various locations this Tuesday morning.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Is your sprayer due its test in 2026?

Is your sprayer due its test in 2026?

Take a look at this article to see if your sprayer or other machine is due its test. New dates came into effect in 2026.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Modelling shows that improved on-farm badger biosecurity is the single most effective measure available to reduce the risk of transmission from badgers to cattle and vice versa, the Department said.

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Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

Following a strong introduction to the Irish market last season, Casper® from Syngenta is quickly establishing itself as a trusted solution for tackling the persistent broad-leaved weeds.

Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

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