Farmers need more fuel supports – IFA

Irish farmers are warning recent government action on fuel costs is not enough.

Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 percent in recent weeks and the IFA says recent excise cuts of just five cents, barely make a dent.

The Irish Farmers Association and Farm and Forestry Contractors met last night with Tánaiste Simon Harris and Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon to plan a coordinated response to the energy crisis.

IFA President Francie Gorman says they found no outright solution but did agree a base for further discussions……..

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