Agri-Business
Rural Independents: Energy pricing needs to be investigated
The Rural Independent group of TDs has called for the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to closely examine...
Energy prices
Agri Politics
EU leaders to push ahead with cap on wholesale gas prices
EU leaders have agreed to continue with plans to introduce a cap on the wholesale price of gas in an...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
'Park the climate craic' and keep lights on this winter - TD
The government needs to “park” concerns around climate change and focus on keeping the lights and heating on for people...
Agri-Business
UK research shows cost-of-farming squeeze now facing farmers
The Andersons Centre has confirmed a cost-of-farming squeeze is now a reality within the UK market. The company’s ‘AgFlation’ figures...
Agri Politics
EU energy commissioner outlines Ireland's potential for renewables
Ireland “has huge opportunities to offer” when it comes to developing renewable energy sources according to the EU commissioner for...
Rural Life
Minister for Finance urged to eliminate all energy taxes for rest of the year
The Rural Independent Group has written to Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue demanding “enormous” cuts in energy taxes. Group leader...
Agri-Business
Farmland: Machinery prices and input costs for farm families
The latest episode of Farmland, shines a light on how the current inflation and input crises are affecting two key...
Agri-Business
Electric Ireland to significantly increase electricity and gas prices
Electric Ireland has announced plans to significantly increase residential electricity prices by 23.4% and gas prices by 24.8% with effect...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Energy prices to rise for Bord Gáis customers next month
Bord Gáis Energy has today (Tuesday, March 15) announced that it will be ending its ‘winter price pledge’ resulting in...
Rural Life
'Government must come to its senses' amid energy crisis - TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan to...
Rural Life
Rural households worst affected by inflation
An economic letter from the European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that rural households in Ireland experience a higher than...
Rural Life
Dairy farmer electricity bill triggers call to investigate pricing
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has called for an investigation into the prices charged by some electricity providers, after...
Tillage
What have energy prices looked like so far this year?
Energy prices significantly impact agriculture and farm profit. From running machinery to the milking parlour and producing fertiliser, energy prices...