Agri-Business
Producer prices for food products increased by 1% in the 12 months to April 2026, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Fuel
The UFU has described the decision to extend the 5p fuel duty cut and introduce a temporary reduction in red diesel duty as “positive step".
Tillage
Teagasc is strongly advising all tillage farmers and contractors to apply for the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
Excise clearances of green diesel were 4.4% lower in the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
The latest data published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows a spike in both fuel and fertiliser prices in the year to March 2026.
Fuel support scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers called on the UK government to prioritise access to fuel for the arable sector this harvest.
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today (Thursday, May 7) published a report on fuel excise clearances for January.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has announced the opening of a Fuel Income Support Scheme.
IFA president Francie Gorman said it is "vital" that the government fuel support scheme "delivers meaningful cost reductions for farmers".
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has welcomed the fuel support scheme for contractors and farmers.
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has announced details of a fuel support scheme aimed at hauliers and bus operators.
The government today (Wednesday, April 29) unveiled the full details of a €100 million fuel support scheme for farmers and contractors.
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the publication of government fuel supports for the sector.
Minister Heydon will bring a memo to Cabinet tomorrow on his Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme for farmers, farm contractors and fisheries.
Opinion
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Agri Politics
Copa Cogeca has called on the EU to take more urgent action on tackling rising costs as the agriculture sector is "under historic pressure".
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for the removal of carbon tax on green diesel and home heating oil.
Dairy
The Dairy Executives’ Association (DEA) has raised concerns about the ongoing impact of the fuel and energy crisis on its members.
A senator has called for "clarity and simplification" of government fuel supports.
N.Ireland
The UFU has secured NI cross-party political support in its call for action to address the escalating cost pressures facing farm businesses.
A fuel scheme offering a rebate of up to 20c/L on green diesel "will be easier than people think", an IFA meeting in Co. Kerry heard.
Rural Life
The European Commission looks set to back enhanced state aid in EU member states for farmers to tackle fuel and fertiliser costs.
