Fertiliser
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has said co-ops have "struggled to maintain a supply of fertiliser" for members recently.
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has warned of an "enormous financial challenge" associated with ensuring that enough fertiliser is secured for 2027.
The soaring cost of fertiliser will be the focus for the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food at its meeting today (Wednesday, April 29).
Fuel support scheme
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has welcomed the fuel support scheme for contractors and farmers.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has convened the inaugural meeting of the Farm Contractors Working Group (FCWG).
The FCI said it is still awaiting “the final details" of the Temporary Energy Support Scheme proposals for agri and forestry contractors.
The increase in fuel prices has resulted in a substantial rise in costs for contractors, which are likely to be passed on to farmers.
A date has been set for the first meeting of the new Farm Contracting Working Group, with April 20 selected as the date.
Tánaiste Simon Harris, Minister Martin Heydon, and representatives of the farm contractor sector have agreed to meet again on fuel costs.
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) will meet government this week to outline the impact of fuel costs.
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The current situation with green diesel has left farmers wondering what to prioritise in 2026 - the...
The current situation with green diesel has left farmers wondering what to prioritise in 2026 - the tax bill or silage for their animals?
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland has called for urgent action by the government on the rising green diesel prices.
FCI Ireland has said it is unable to provide a fixed quote for contracting work due to uncertainty around the price of agricultural diesel.
Rural Life
Farm contractors today warned they are facing "growing pressures" because of a sharp spike in diesel prices.
The Taoiseach wouldn't be drawn on whether an extension for hedge cutting will be provided when the matter was raised in the Dáil today.
FCI, the national body for farm contractors, is calling on the government to extend the current hedge-cutting open period.
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) published its contractor charge guide for 2026 with a 4% increase in rates.
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors (FCI) confirmed it will be supporting and addressing the anti-Mercosur protest this weekend.
A "substantial" reconstitution scheme for those affected by windblow will be launched in the coming...
Forestry
A "substantial" reconstitution scheme for those affected by windblow will be launched in the coming days, the FCI conference heard today.
A training programme focused on operating machinery has been launched by the Association of Farm...
A training programme focused on operating machinery has been launched by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI).
