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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

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

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

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

NEWS 9 September 2026

Offaly farmer forced to pay €160,000 in tax settlement with Revenue

Offaly farmer forced to pay €160,000 in tax settlement with Revenue

NEWS 8 September 2026

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

NEWS 24 August 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 costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

NEWS 20 August 2026

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Green diesel prices up 38c/l in a month

Green diesel prices up 38c/l in a month

The reignition of troubles between Iran and the US has caused green diesel prices to rise from lows of €1.02/l including VAT a few weeks ago to €1.39/l including VAT as we went to print this week.

NEWS 26 June 2026

Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

According to the latest FCI agri-diesel price index, average green diesel prices continued to climb throughout July, even as white diesel prices eased.

NEWS 26 June 2026

Fuel income support payments commence

Fuel income support payments commence

The Fuel Income Support Scheme was introduced as a targeted income support for farmers and agricultural contractors who had experienced unprecedented increases in fuel costs this spring.

NEWS 26 June 2026

Fuel support payments begin for almost 30,000 farmers and contractors

Fuel support payments begin for almost 30,000 farmers and contractors

The average payment for a contractor is approximately €4,000 in this batch of payments, with farmers receiving over €600.

NEWS 26 June 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 26 June 2026

Fuel excise cuts to be retained until September

Fuel excise cuts to be retained until September

The previous rates on fuel will then be gradually restored over the following four months from September.

NEWS 26 June 2026

Impact of Middle East war yet to be felt on food prices

Impact of Middle East war yet to be felt on food prices

The ERSI has suggested that policymakers should closely monitor food prices in the months ahead.

NEWS 26 June 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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