Fuel prices

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

Fertiliser prices have risen around 58% at EU level since the outbreak of war in Iran, says Commission, as it prepares to give member states flexibility on supporting farmers.

NEWS 16 April 2026

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

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Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

NEWS 16 April 2026

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

NEWS 15 April 2026

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

NEWS 15 April 2026

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Protesters have a point on diesel prices

Protesters have a point on diesel prices

There is no doubt that there is genuine anger among ordinary consumers regarding the extent of the levies and taxes on fuel prices.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Farmer Writes: smooth calving and stolen diesel

Farmer Writes: smooth calving and stolen diesel

Following a smooth calving this year on Padraig Callanan's farm, he went to bring a tractor out of a field to find that the tank had been drained of diesel.

FARMER WRITES 13 April 2026

Letter regarding fuel price protests

Letter regarding fuel price protests

"These protesters aren’t just determined; they are desperate." – Sarah Byrne, Co Wexford.

LETTERS 13 April 2026

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

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

Dermot Forristal considers the option of fuel surcharges for contractors as a method of dealing with increased costs when it comes to establishing contracting rates, amid the ongoing energy crisis.

FARM MACHINERY 13 April 2026

Government wins confidence vote, despite Healy-Rae's resignation

Government wins confidence vote, despite Healy-Rae's resignation

The resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as minister of state has not toppled the Government.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Man charged with road traffic offences while driving tractor at Whitegate

Man charged with road traffic offences while driving tractor at Whitegate

Gardaí said the man, who is in his 20s and was driving a tractor and slurry tanker, failed to stop at a checkpoint.

NEWS 13 April 2026

20c/l agri diesel rebate was in design before protests - Minister Heydon

20c/l agri diesel rebate was in design before protests - Minister Heydon

Minister Heydon has said the blockade of fuel depots stopped the post-Iran ceasefire easing of oil prices feeding through to pumps.

NEWS 13 April 2026

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