Agri-Business
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact on the cost of farm inputs, the EU is being urged to take "immediate action".
A Fianna Fáil TD has called for "dialogue between government, farmers and farming organisations" amid growing concern over costs.
The spring meeting of the Horticulture Industry Forum took place this week.
A grassland expert has warned that Irish farmers are facing a shortage of fertiliser as the conflict in the Middle East continues.
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice said government measures aimed at addressing rising fuel costs "fall short" for farmers.
Macra warned government fuel cost supports announced today (Tuesday, March 24) will "fall short" of what is needed in rural Ireland.
Government measures unveiled today (Tuesday, March 24) to address rising fuel costs will not protect food production, according to the ICSA.
Sinn Féin has said Irish farmers have been "let down again" by the government's failure to address rising fuel and fertiliser costs.
The European Commission wants to cut farmers' reliance on imported fertilisers with a new action plan and potential crisis support measures.
Yara has warned of a major impact on global fertiliser supplies if the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
The Irish Grain Growers' Group (IGGG) has welcomed the government's commitment to introduce supports on fuel prices.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae told the Dáil this morning that the impact on fertiliser price "will depend on how long the disruption lasts".
Dairy
Demand from international dairy markets has exceeded expectations in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, according to Ornua.
There is "significant pressure on fertiliser availablility", supplies are tight but orders are being taken, according to some co-ops today.
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The Lakeland Dairies board today (Tuesday, March 10) confirmed it will hold the price for milk for February.
N.Ireland
The UFU has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland's food security following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The Irish government is "keeping everything under review" according to the Tánaiste as oil prices fell back today (Tuesday, March 10).
The rising price of fuel for agricultural vehicles is placing a "significant burden" on young farmers, according to Macra.
The ICSA has called on the European Commission to prioritise bioethanol imports over "unnecessary beef imports" from Brazil.
The Middle East remains "a strategically important market for Irish food and drink exports" acccording to Bord Bia.
Rural Life
Farm contractors today warned they are facing "growing pressures" because of a sharp spike in diesel prices.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) said it has been "inundated with calls from farmers complaining" about price gouging.
