Rural Life
A Co. Roscommon farmer has reported the theft of a substantial amount of green diesel from his yard to gardaí.
Agri Politics
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and food, Martin Kenny has slammed the government's latest fuel support package.
Agri-Business
A farmer, haulier and agricultural contractor has lost a €1.55 million tax battle with Revenue in a dispute over green diesel
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 increase in fuel prices has resulted in a substantial rise in costs for contractors, which are likely to be passed on to farmers.
An Irish MEP has called for an immediate emergency EU response to the spiralling fuel and home-heating costs.
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for the immediate recall of the Dáil, to address “the escalating fuel crisis".
There are further calls from government TDs for "urgent, targeted action" to be taken on fuel costs affecting farmers.
A Louth TD has written to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, calling for measures to address increasing fuel costs in the agriculture sector.
Tánaiste Simon Harris, Minister Martin Heydon, and representatives of the farm contractor sector have agreed to meet again on fuel costs.
An agricultural contractor has slammed the government's measures to cut the cost of green diesel as a "pure mockery".
Agricultural contractors and farmers were among a large crowd who gathered for a public meeting on fuel prices in Co. Laois last evening.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris said that farmers and the agrifood sector may “require assistance in the time ahead”.
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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?
TD Danny Healy-Rae welcomed the government’s new measures to combat fuel prices, but said elements of the package are “totally unfair”.
A TD has criticised the government's cut to green diesel and other fuels announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 24) as a "non-event".
Tillage
IGGG has described the government’s fuel measures as “discouraging” to tillage farmers, and suggested options to help the tillage industry.
Investigations by Revenue officials found marked mineral oil (green diesel) in the fuel tank of 2,593 cars over the last six years.
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice said government measures aimed at addressing rising fuel costs "fall short" for farmers.
The ICMSA has criticised the government's reduction in the cost of green diesel, describing the response as "penny-pinching".
Government measures unveiled today (Tuesday, March 24) to address rising fuel costs will not protect food production, according to the ICSA.
