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  • Farmers spent average of €8,194 on contractor services in 2025
  • Some contractors ‘left with no option but to reduce workforce’
  • Contractors call for entire fuel scheme budget to stay in agri-sector

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Farmers spent average of €8,194 on contractor services in 2025

The growth in agricultural contractor services has helped to reduce direct machinery ownership costs on many Irish farms, according to the Association of Farm and Forestry Contract...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Some contractors ‘left with no option but to reduce workforce’

The body representing farm contractors has said that some of its members have had to reduce their workforces due to a loss of anticipated work. The Association of Farm and Forestry...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

Contractors call for entire fuel scheme budget to stay in agri-sector

The body representing the contractor sector in Ireland has called for the full budget of €100 million for the Fuel Income Support Scheme to be kept within the agri-sector. The Asso...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

FCI writes to government to seek support on fuel costs

The Association of the Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has said it has written to the government this week to call for targeted financial support to deal with escala...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

FCI seeks ‘urgent’ meeting with Heydon as agri-diesel price peaks

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) is seeking an “urgent” meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon after green diesel...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Slurry spreading extension sought by contractors amid ‘exceptional’ conditions

The body representing farm contractors has written to the government requesting a temporary extension of the slurry spreading period beyond October 1. The Association of Farm and F...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

1 in 4 contractors have spread 100t less fertiliser this year

Some one in four contactors have spread at least 100t less fertiliser so far this year, compared to the same period of 2025. That’s according to Association of Farm and Forestry Co...

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agriland.ie /5 days ago

Cork, Galway, Meath lead new tractor registrations in August

1,920 new tractors have been registered up to the end of August this year, new data from the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) shows. The latest FTMTA Statistics...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Farmers invited to take part in Arable Coast Environment project

Farmers managing tillage land along Ireland’s south and south-east coasts are being invited to apply to participate in the Arable Coast Environment (ACE) European Innovation Partne...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

‘A lot to be gained from planting forestry on your land’ – Clare suckler farmer

Agroforestry provides an opportunity to integrate trees into existing farming systems, allowing continued agricultural activity while also delivering environmental and financial be...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

FRS Solutions Group Society rebrands as Feirm Co-op

FRS Solutions Group Society has confirmed it will now be known as Feirm Co-op, bringing together its Farm Solutions, Buyrite Solutions and Magenta Direct businesses under the Feirm...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Agriland and DAFM to launch series on forestry for farmers

Agriland is delighted to collaborate with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on a series about the potential benefits for farmers of introducing forestry on...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Calls for fuel price regulator as green diesel costs surge

The government is being urged to establish an independent fuel price regulator in response to the spike in marked gas oil (green diesel) prices. The Association of Farm and Forestr...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Hedge cutting: Multi-year plans recommended for farmers

As the start of the official hedge cutting season is fast approaching, farmers are being encouraged to make a plan for the coming months. The legal hedge cutting season runs from S...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Getting ready for hedge cutting season

Ireland’s annual hedge-cutting season officially gets underway tomorrow (September 1), with landowners permitted to cut hedgerows through to the end of February. Landowners are leg...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Over 1,800 forestry licences issued to end of July – DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 1,801 forestry licences in the first seven months of the year. This marks an increase 366 licences or 26% on th...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

ABP Food Group names ‘best in class’ farmer suppliers

The top 10 ‘best in class’ Irish farmer suppliers were announced at the ABP Food Group’s inaugural 2026 Farmer Recognition Awards event held on Sunday (August 9). The awards event...

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breakingnews.ie /3 weeks ago

IFA calls for Government to support farmers facing fodder crisis

Irish Farmers Association president Francie Gorman said: “It is a really serious situation. Firstly, we can't make grass grow when the weather doesn't allow us to."

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Forestry offering a ‘steady income for 20 years’ – Galway beef farmer

For many farmers and landowners, forestry provides a resilient long-term investment, supporting farm diversification, environmental sustainability, and future income generation. Pl...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

‘Thinking of forestry, I’d definitely say go ahead’ – Westmeath beef farmer

Forestry offers more than just a hands-off alternative to farming, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The department believes that forestry can...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Over 1,400 farmers awaiting ACRES payments

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has confirmed that over 1,400 farmers are awaiting payments under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES). ACR...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Farmers urged to review safety hazards on their farms

As Farm Safety Week continues, farmers are being asked to review potential safety hazards on their holdings. Now in its 14th year, Farm Safety Week has grown into one of the farmin...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

DAERA seeking providers of on-farm bTB advice service

Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a procurement competition to appoint a provider of on-farm bovine tuberculosis (bTB...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Green light to mow ACRES riparian zones for silage early

Farmers are permitted to mow riparian zones and margins for silage from today, Friday, August 21, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed. The move...

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