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Mills preparing for feed price increase

The price rise is mostly down to higher energy costs associated with manufacturing rations and haulage.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Mills preparing for feed price increase

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Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

FARM MACHINERY 15 April 2026

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

NEWS 15 April 2026

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

NEWS 13 April 2026

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

SCHEMES 12 April 2026

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No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

ICSA president Seán McNamara attended the fuel protest over the last number of days in O’Connell Street.

NEWS 8 April 2026

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

“We request the Government to increase the flat rate addition for non-VAT registered farmers to compensate for the increased VAT associated with sky-high fuel prices,” the ICOS president said.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Food price index increases in March

Food price index increases in March

The FAO food price index is a monthly barometer of trends in agricultural commodity prices.

NEWS 8 April 2026

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

Supply chains are already being affected nationwide due to the protest, with some facilities having to cease production, IBEC has said.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Fuel price protests cause chaos

Fuel price protests cause chaos

Protesters say they will not stand down until they get a meeting with Government.

NEWS 8 April 2026

FCI sets out urgent supports needed for contractors

FCI sets out urgent supports needed for contractors

According to the FCI, the current fuel crisis will cost the sector an additional €244m this year if no action is taken to reduce fuel prices.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Minister Heydon to raise farm sector energy issues with Taoiseach

Minister Heydon to raise farm sector energy issues with Taoiseach

A meeting of key ministers is to take place on the issue of surging energy costs on Wednesday.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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