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The increases represent a 6-7% hike on existing prices and will take the cost of standard dairy and beef rations to around €370-380/t.
Wexford farmland makes €29,000/acre
Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements
Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment
Massey Ferguson tractor stolen from Kildare farm
New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted
Close to €59m in remaining Fuel Income Support Scheme funds should be used to offset surging fuel costs for contractors and farmers.
Simon Harris was speaking at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026
The Teagasc Crops Forum heard that machinery costs have risen severely on tillage farms since 2020, with diesel prices now putting more pressure on farmers. Conor Kehoe reports.
Contractors are hoping for a late autumn lift in work, but warn that rising diesel costs could leave both businesses and farmers facing tougher decisions.
Revenue has released its latest list of tax defaulters and several farmers or agricultural companies are included.
The postponement of the fuel-price increase is welcome, but not enough to see energy costs drop.
“Our members are essentially paying a premium for green dye,” as the FCI seeks urgent meeting to protect the viability of farm and forestry contracting in Ireland.
Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.
