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Mere 5c/l tax cut to green diesel is an ‘insult’, as prices surge 67% in weeks

Measures announced by the Government on Tuesday to cut fuel taxes for two months is set to lower green diesel prices by just 5c/l, despite prices rising by 66c/l in three weeks.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Mere 5c/l tax cut to green diesel is an ‘insult’, as prices surge 67% in weeks

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Home Farm: dry days bring progress

Home Farm: dry days bring progress

VIEWPOINTS 25 March 2026

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

NEWS 25 March 2026

Department warning over lead poisoning in cattle

Department warning over lead poisoning in cattle

Department warning over lead poisoning in cattle

NEWS 21 March 2026

Farmer Writes: at the tail end of calving

Farmer Writes: at the tail end of calving

Farmer Writes: at the tail end of calving

FARMER WRITES 18 March 2026

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Beef Management: silage ground grazing, fertiliser requirements and hygiene

Beef Management: silage ground grazing, fertiliser requirements and hygiene

Martin Merrick discusses what is the best option for farmers who have yet to graze silage ground, the fertiliser requirements of this ground as well as disease build up with a delayed turn out.

MANAGEMENT 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: no turnout for at least another six weeks

Farmer Writes: no turnout for at least another six weeks

It has been a tough 12 months for English farmer Joe Collingborn, coping with drought, flooding and now an extended winter.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

Grass 2026: the countdown is on

On Wednesday 29 April, the Irish Farmers Journal will host Grass2026, a national grass harvesting demonstration event in Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Oil surge drives up silage costs

Oil surge drives up silage costs

The cost of making a round bale of silage is set to increase by €1.20/bale, as the impact of the war in Iran kicks in.

NEWS 4 March 2026

CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

Fertiliser prices have continued to trend upwards in the last week across NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

We had two cases of grass tetany last week and one case of bloat — problems we haven’t dealt with in years.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Early interest in forage maize for 2026

Early interest in forage maize for 2026

David Wright reports from a meeting on forage maize held by agronomists from Agrii.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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