Input costs

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 29 April 2026

Grass 2026: contractors warn of hike in charges

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Major Aussie retailer rows in to help farmers

Major Aussie retailer rows in to help farmers

NEWS 27 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

NEWS 25 April 2026

Varadkar’s rural Ireland comments were wrong – Heydon

Varadkar’s rural Ireland comments were wrong – Heydon

Varadkar’s rural Ireland comments were wrong – Heydon

NEWS 22 April 2026

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery lifts March base price

NEWS 20 April 2026

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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 2 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 2 April 2026

Farmer Writes: drizzle and driving rain

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 2 April 2026

‘Agflation’ at its highest level since 2022

‘Agflation’ at its highest level since 2022

The sudden rise in fertiliser prices since early March, along with red diesel prices and other energy costs, are key factors behind the jump.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 April 2026

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

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

The broken conveyor belt of global trade means we are paying a premium for the chaos.

VIEWPOINTS 2 April 2026

FCI sets out urgent supports needed for contractors

FCI sets out urgent supports needed for contractors

According to the FCI, the current fuel crisis will cost the sector an additional €244m this year if no action is taken to reduce fuel prices.

NEWS 2 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

IFAC has made some key recommendations to help farmers lessen the effects of rising fuel and input costs on their businesses.

NEWS 2 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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