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Contractors treated like second-class citizens in carbon-tax system - FCI

The FCI is calling for contractors to be included in a targeted diesel-rebate scheme, similar to the scheme eligibile farmers avail of.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Contractors treated like second-class citizens in carbon-tax system - FCI

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Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

NEWS 10 September 2026

Contractors see summer work dry up

Contractors see summer work dry up

NEWS 9 September 2026

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

FARM MACHINERY 2 September 2026

Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

Contractors say less slurry and fertiliser spread in 2026

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Following an auction earlier this year, UK auctioneers Cheffins will offer a second tranche of more than 600 machinery lots as part of the restructuring of Velcourt, Britain’s largest farming business

NEWS 29 July 2026

Meet the contractors who will hit TG4 screens this autumn

Meet the contractors who will hit TG4 screens this autumn

The seven-part series is returning for a third season to TG4 at 9.30pm on Thursday 17 September.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

“Our members are essentially paying a premium for green dye,” as the FCI seeks urgent meeting to protect the viability of farm and forestry contracting in Ireland.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel prices quoted to contractors are averaging €1.49/l this week, after a spike of 15c/l over a matter of days, FCI has said.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

Contractors can become an informal source of credit to farmers during times of financial pressure, the FCI said.

NEWS 29 July 2026

'Full allocation of €100m fuel support scheme should remain in the sector'

'Full allocation of €100m fuel support scheme should remain in the sector'

FCI: 'need for targeted fuel support has not diminished – if anything, it has increased'.

NEWS 29 July 2026

IAM to host SKY Agriculture demo day ahead of winter sowing campaign

IAM to host SKY Agriculture demo day ahead of winter sowing campaign

The demonstration day will showcase a range of SKY Agriculture machinery from cultivation to fertiliser spreading and seed establishment.

NEWS 29 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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