Input costs

Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

The political party is launching its report on the next CAP reform in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, on Thursday 28 May.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

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Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

NEWS 28 May 2026

Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

NEWS 26 May 2026

Editorial: EU Commission fertiliser support plan falls short

Editorial: EU Commission fertiliser support plan falls short

Editorial: EU Commission fertiliser support plan falls short

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

Lakeland Dairies and Aurivo gear up for peak milk

Lakeland Dairies and Aurivo gear up for peak milk

Lakeland Dairies and Aurivo gear up for peak milk

NEWS 20 May 2026

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Grass 2026: contractors warn of hike in charges

Grass 2026: contractors warn of hike in charges

Contractors have been put under pressure due to soaring fuel costs on the back of the war in the Middle East.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Major Aussie retailer rows in to help farmers

Major Aussie retailer rows in to help farmers

The price of urea has more than doubled and is now costing farmers up to AS$1,800/t.

NEWS 17 April 2026

European Milk Board warns of milk price collapse due to record volumes

European Milk Board warns of milk price collapse due to record volumes

The EMB is calling for countries to support a voluntary milk reduction scheme, which would stabilise milk volumes in the short term, preventing a further price drop.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Varadkar’s rural Ireland comments were wrong – Heydon

Varadkar’s rural Ireland comments were wrong – Heydon

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon described Leo Varadkar’s comments that only people in urban areas are contributing to Ireland’s tax base as very blunt and wrong.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery says it is not seeing the improvement in dairy markets that it would like and supply continues to impact on prices being delivered.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

Conflicts drive energy costs higher, which in turn drives input price inflation.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

Concerns about the future of the liquid milk sector were also raised due to dropping retail and processor milk prices, rising input costs and the lack of young people entering the sector.

NEWS 17 April 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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