Farmers' energy prices jump by over 40% 

Input and output prices have been "rising steadily" since the beginning of 2021.

"Sharper increases" were seen in the first six months of this year, "though plateauing since June 2022".

Energy prices increased by nearly 41% in August this year compared to 2021, new figures from the CSO show. 

Fertiliser prices jumped by around 128%, while farmers experienced around a 36% increase in feed prices in the last 12 months.