Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 % in recent weeks.
Irish farmers are warning recent government action on fuel costs is not enough.
Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 % 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, Laois' Francie Gorman says they found no outright solution but did agree a base for further discussions:
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