Inflation

The government is not saving enough

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns that the government needs to avoid ‘aimless drift’ in budget decisions.

NEWS 7 October 2026

The government is not saving enough

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Budget 2027 'grossly inadequate and unambitious' says INHFA

Budget 2027 'grossly inadequate and unambitious' says INHFA

NEWS 7 October 2026

Soaring energy costs could hit food prices next

Soaring energy costs could hit food prices next

NEWS 4 October 2026

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

RENEWABLES 30 September 2026

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

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CBAM also hitting farm building costs

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

Farmers are paying for the Carbon Border Abatement Measure on much more than just fertiliser, write Pat O'Toole and Martin Merrick.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

Increases in electricity prices announced recently have been driven by gas costs.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

Conor Kehoe reports from the Teagasc Crops Forum, where attendees were told that larger tillage farms have the highest margin, but the lowest support payments.

NEWS 28 August 2026

UK grocery price inflation increases

UK grocery price inflation increases

Latest Worldpanel by Numerator data shows a small increase in UK like for like grocery prices in four weeks to 6th September.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Interest rates set to rise again

Interest rates set to rise again

The ECB meeting on Thursday is set to hike rates by 0.25%, adding to costs for borrowers

NEWS 28 August 2026

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

A large attendance at the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day were warned of a difficult few months on margin squeezed dairy farms.

MANAGEMENT 28 August 2026

Trend of spending more but getting less continues

Trend of spending more but getting less continues

Rate of inflation in retail beef prices has slowed down and UK shoppers have adjusted their buying habits accordingly.

NEWS 28 August 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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