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What’s behind the SMP rally?

Changes in both supply and demand are behind the rise in skim milk powder prices this year.

NEWS 4 November 2026

What’s behind the SMP rally?

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Bord Bia brings Irish spirits to India in major collaboration

Bord Bia brings Irish spirits to India in major collaboration

NEWS 29 October 2026

Farmers face Friday deadline for fertiliser aid worth up to €4,000

Farmers face Friday deadline for fertiliser aid worth up to €4,000

NEWS 21 October 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

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

NEWS 21 September 2026

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Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italian move comes as Irish farmers seek a similar top-up in fertiliser support funds to help with the sharp increase in fertiliser costs due to Middle East conflict.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Close to €59m in remaining Fuel Income Support Scheme funds should be used to offset surging fuel costs for contractors and farmers.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

The Teagasc Crops Forum heard that machinery costs have risen severely on tillage farms since 2020, with diesel prices now putting more pressure on farmers. Conor Kehoe reports.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Green diesel prices rise by more than 50c/l since July

Green diesel prices rise by more than 50c/l since July

Tensions in the Middle East have had a serious impact on the price of fuel, with green diesel prices up by 50c/l including VAT over the three months.

NEWS 9 September 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 22 July 2026

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

Greek agricultural companies will receive grants covering 15% of eligible fertiliser costs under a new EU-approved state aid scheme.

NEWS 16 July 2026

Fuel Income Support Scheme payments to begin next week

Fuel Income Support Scheme payments to begin next week

32,400 farmers and around 3,000 contractors are to receive support payments under the scheme.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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