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Fuel price protest enters its second day

Slow-moving convoys are continuing the protest over fuel price surges with traffic disruption seen across the country on Wednesday morning.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Fuel price protest enters its second day

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Limerick says no to six wind turbines

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RENEWABLES 8 April 2026

Oil and gas prices tumble on the back of Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices tumble on the back of Iran ceasefire

NEWS 8 April 2026

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 8 April 2026

Minister Heydon to raise farm sector energy issues with Taoiseach

Minister Heydon to raise farm sector energy issues with Taoiseach

Minister Heydon to raise farm sector energy issues with Taoiseach

NEWS 8 April 2026

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IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

IFA seeks temporary fuel support for farmers and contractors

The IFA has called for a temporary farm fuels support scheme for farmers and contractors - backdated to 1 March.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Heifer weanlings sell to top call of €4,220 in Elphin

Heifer weanlings sell to top call of €4,220 in Elphin

Cathal Gormley reports from Elphin Mart, where a special sale of weanlings met strong demand, with heifers selling to €4,220, while bulls topped at €2,950.

MARKETS 7 April 2026

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Serious concerns have also been raised on the new testing requirements for cull cow sales at marts.

NEWS 7 April 2026

New working group set up for agri contracting sector

New working group set up for agri contracting sector

Following an FCI meeting last week with Government ministers, a Farm Contracting Working Group has been established and will comprise of representatives from relevant stakeholder organisations.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Early-Stage Support for Producer Organisations Scheme reopened

Early-Stage Support for Producer Organisations Scheme reopened

Anyone interested in the scheme is advised to examine the terms and conditions on the Department’s website, seek appropriate advice and submit applications before the deadline.

NEWS 7 April 2026

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

Thousands of trucks, tractors, vans and buses have turned out across the country to protest the rise in fuel prices.

NEWS 7 April 2026

GDT sees its first downwards slide of 2026

GDT sees its first downwards slide of 2026

The GDT price index fell by over 3% on Tuesday, marking the auction's first average price fall of this year.

NEWS 7 April 2026

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Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

This season, barley growers are faced with a mix of both new and familiar challenges, as they strive to grow high yielding crops while achieving healthy margins.

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

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