Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

Farm organisations warn rising diesel and carbon tax costs threaten food production despite Government’s temporary fuel relief measures

Farming organisations have said fuel measures implemented by the Government are not enough for rural Ireland.

Farming organisations have welcomed the Government's fuel measures — however, they say it is not enough for agricultural and rural communities.

The Government has passed measures to lower petrol by 15c/l and diesel by 20c/l until the end of May. Green diesel will also be reduced by 3c/l, and the Nora levy will be reduced from 2c/l to zero next week once it is passed.