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An agricultural business in Shercock, Co. Cavan, is winding down its agri-contracting services, citing rising costs as a key reason.
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The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
The representative body for business has claimed that ongoing protests and blockades are presenting 'health and safety risks to workers'.
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Protests across the country over high fuel prices have entered a third day and Agriland has been...
The Salesian Agricultural College in Pallaskenry said a vet called to a sick calf on its farm was delayed by the ongoing fuel protest.
An Garda Síochána is advising fuel protestors to immediately cease blockades of critical infrastructure or "face the full rigours of the law".
Protests across the country against high fuel prices have this morning (Thursday, April 9) entered a third day.
With silage season right around the corner, farmers and agri-contractors who protested on O'Connell...
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Farmers and contractors protesting in Dublin have warned they will not be able to afford to cut silage this year due to rising fuel prices.
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An Garda Síochána has issued a statement on the ongoing fuel protests, describing “significant disruption” for some parts of the country.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) said the government needs to understand the anger felt by farmers and contractors.
An Irish MEP has called on the government to invite fuel protesters into government buildings to address their concerns.
A feed mill in Munster has been forced to temporarily cease production as a result of the on-going nationwide fuel protests.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned that fuel price protests taking place today are now "impacting" on farmers.
The Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) has voiced concern about the potential impact of fuel protests at ports on animal feed supplies.
Farmers, contractors, hauliers and others are expected to continue protests over the spiralling cost of fuel today (Wednesday, April 8).
“We’re not looking for handouts, we’re looking to stay in business,” James Geoghegan told Agriland, on behalf of today’s fuel protestors.