Green diesel
Niall Hurson on 17 May 2021
Fuel prices up more than 30% in last year - IFA
The IFA has said there is little price variation across the country compared with this time last year, reminding its members that it pays to shop around for fuel.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 12 May 2021
Carbon tax and diesel price hike to cost silage contractors an extra €864/day
Agricultural diesel is currently 25c/l more expensive than the same period in 2020, while the increase in carbon tax (2c/l) announced in the 2021 budget has also came into effect.
Niall Hurson on 28 Apr 2021
Carbon tax hike of 8.9c/l looms for contractors
FCI predicts that its members will have no option but to increase existing charges by 14% as a result of the tax hike.
Niall Hurson on 21 Apr 2021
Diesel prices stagnate at 55c/l on average
Green diesel prices have begun to stagnate following weeks of 1c/l increases on the back of economic optimism.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Mar 2021
John Deere 865M Gator ticks boxes for Sligo dairy farmer
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Sligo dairy farmer Peter Finnegan, who discusses his views on the John Deere's XUV 865M Gator.
Gary Abbott on 21 Oct 2020
Carbon tax increase to cost contractors €13,455 per year – FCI
The increase of €7.50/t in Carbon Tax, will cost contractors €13,455 per annum, according to Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI).
Amy Forde on 14 Oct 2020
Carbon tax hikes cost of diesel and oil
As was expected, Budget 2021 saw the carbon tax increase by €7.50/t.
Contributor on 14 Oct 2020
Budget 2021: how Budget 2021 will affect you
Declan McEvoy, head of tax at ifac, takes a look at what the budget will mean for farmers.
Amy Forde on 14 Oct 2020
'Health warning' on consanguinity relief in Budget 2021 - ifac
Declan McEvoy of ifac said that in this budget many of the reliefs in the sector have been preserved but said he was “fearful” for the future of those reliefs.
Paul Mooney on 07 Oct 2020
IFA pushes for green diesel exemption from carbon tax
Farmers have no viable alternative to switch to for doing their field work, farm business chair Rose Mary McDonagh warns.
Paul Mooney on 30 Sep 2020
Diesel prices fall on COVID-19 second wave
Prices have fallen by 3c/l to 4c/l in a month due to fears about prolonged economic recession.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 09 Jun 2020
Taxman penalises farmer over €600,000
A number of farmers and an agricultural consultant feature on the latest tax defaulters list.
Paul Mooney on 20 May 2020
Diesel prices rise off their record lows
First, carbon went up by 1.55c/l, now international oil prices are starting to slowly recover.
Barry Cassidy on 22 Apr 2020
Green diesel prices averaging 50c/l
Farmers have been advised by the IFA to shop around when it comes to fuel with prices varying significantly.
Gary Abbott on 25 Mar 2020
Contractor charges rise another 5% for 2020
Contractor charges are set to increase by 5% for 2020, according to the annual guide recently published by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI).
Paul Mooney on 11 Mar 2020
Farmers buy green diesel at 51c/l
Quotes for tractor diesel fell by 10c/l this week after further turmoil on international markets.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 03 Mar 2020
Revenue hits farmer with €90,000 bill
The most recent list of tax defaulters features a number of farmers, a livestock haulier and a vet.
Paul Mooney on 26 Feb 2020
Carbon increase more costly than thought
Contractors warn that €6/t increase announced in Budget will add an extra €15.50 per 1,000l of tractor diesel.
The Dealer on 07 Feb 2020
The Big Dealer: another big turnout for Tim in Tipp
Tim's celebration party, Love Island star's milk campaign, green diesel market, calving questions, new VCI president, snail farmer's success and more in this week's Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 05 Feb 2020
Poor advice on green diesel market
Texts flying about from my diesel supplier were more about making sales and less about helping customer.