Input costs

Farmer Writes: drizzle and driving rain

After a bit of respite in March, rain has returned and is throwing plans out of kilter in Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 15 April 2026

Farmer Writes: drizzle and driving rain

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‘Agflation’ at its highest level since 2022

‘Agflation’ at its highest level since 2022

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

FCI sets out urgent supports needed for contractors

FCI sets out urgent supports needed for contractors

FCI sets out urgent supports needed for contractors

NEWS 8 April 2026

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

NEWS 2 April 2026

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Colm McCarthy: oil and gas prices will not return to pre-crisis levels fast

Colm McCarthy: oil and gas prices will not return to pre-crisis levels fast

A continuation of the subsidies beyond the end of May is openly contemplated.

VIEWPOINTS 9 March 2026

Watch: input costs set to rise again – Teagasc

Watch: input costs set to rise again – Teagasc

David Argue discusses the recent increases in costs of production for beef finishers and how much they need to break even.

NEWS 9 March 2026

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

EU wool rules must change – MEP Maria Walsh

“At the moment, wool falls into the same category as carcasses, blood and other animal by-products, despite posing significantly lower risks,” the MEP said.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Milk and butter price cuts 'a kick in the teeth' for farmers – IFA

Milk and butter price cuts 'a kick in the teeth' for farmers – IFA

IFA liquid milk chair Henry Dunne has voiced concerns for farmers over retailer milk and butter price cuts this Thursday.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

The EU-wide study, titled 'Support measures for farmers’ income in different member states in the context of inflation and rising production costs', shows Ireland among the worst-affected countries.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Farmer uncertainty around mart rings amid rising input costs

Farmer uncertainty around mart rings amid rising input costs

Prices for calves and weanlings are holding up better than prices for older cattle.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Operating surplus for Irish agriculture hit €5.5bn in 2025

Operating surplus for Irish agriculture hit €5.5bn in 2025

Data release from CSO shows the value of agricultural output hit €14bn last year.

NEWS 9 March 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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