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Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

There is concern that Ireland is yet to feel the full impact of extreme weather events and conflict in the middle east on food prices.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

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Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

NEWS 21 September 2026

Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

NEWS 18 September 2026

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

NEWS 16 September 2026

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Green diesel prices rise by more than 50c/l since July

Green diesel prices rise by more than 50c/l since July

Tensions in the Middle East have had a serious impact on the price of fuel, with green diesel prices up by 50c/l including VAT over the three months.

NEWS 24 June 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 24 June 2026

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

Greek agricultural companies will receive grants covering 15% of eligible fertiliser costs under a new EU-approved state aid scheme.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Fuel Income Support Scheme payments to begin next week

Fuel Income Support Scheme payments to begin next week

32,400 farmers and around 3,000 contractors are to receive support payments under the scheme.

NEWS 24 June 2026

EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

MEP Ciaran Mullooly called on the Commission to establish an EU strategic fertiliser reserve similar to Europe’s oil reserve.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Impact of Middle East war yet to be felt on food prices

Impact of Middle East war yet to be felt on food prices

The ERSI has suggested that policymakers should closely monitor food prices in the months ahead.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Green diesel continues to fall despite weekend hiccup

Green diesel continues to fall despite weekend hiccup

The temporary breakdown in US- Iran talks heading into last weekend has slowed the drop in green diesel prices. As we went to press this week, quotes were averaging €1.10/l including VAT.

NEWS 24 June 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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