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.
Agri Politics
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.
The government is planning to remove Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food.
Farm businesses in Northern Ireland are facing growing pressure as fuel costs continue to rise in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon said he was not aware of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to resign.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said the new €100 million Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme will be "in place very quickly".
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and food, Martin Kenny has slammed the government's latest fuel support package.
The FCI said it is still awaiting “the final details" of the Temporary Energy Support Scheme proposals for agri and forestry contractors.
Rising pump prices continue to place "significant pressure" on motorists and farmers, according to AA Ireland’s latest fuel analysis.
Michael Healy-Rae said he believes resigning his position as minister of State at the department of agriculture is the "right decision".
The government coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, some independents has survived a motion of no confidence in the Dáil today
Michael Healy-Rae has resigned as minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
An agricultural business in Shercock, Co. Cavan, is winding down its agri-contracting services, citing rising costs as a key reason.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said the government’s fuel support...
Tillage
There has been a broad welcome from within Ireland’s tillage sector for the fuel support measures announced by the government
The EU is working on a “package of measures” concerning energy, according to Michael McGrath, EU commissioner.
Independent Ireland agriculture spokesperson Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed elements of the government’s latest fuel support package.
A representative from Farmers for Action (FFA) has claimed that the group has been asked to consider a UK-wide tax and fuel protest.
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) president has welcomed the additional fuel supports unveiled by the government.
The government has announced a range of fuel-related measures to help farmers and workers in related areas to run their businesses.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising input costs.
Gardaí made five arrests following a public gathering involving tractors and HGVs in Cork city centre yesterday (Sunday, April 12).
