Fertiliser and fuel prices drop in the year while electricity increases

Fertiliser prices have dropped by 35.6% and fuel by 25.3%.
Fertiliser and fuel prices drop in the year while electricity increases

The agricultural input price index was down 6.5% in the 12 months to May 2023, according to CSO figures, and the output price index also fell by 4.7% over the same period.

Fertiliser prices have dropped by 35.6% and fuel by 25.3%, while electricity increased for farmers by 34.6% over a 12-month period.

The agricultural input price index was down 6.5% in the 12 months to May 2023, according to CSO figures, and the output price index also fell by 4.7% over the same period.

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