Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I am aware that there has been a slight improvement in that input costs have decreased from what they were when the war started in Ukraine. That was really the time that we saw them skyrocket through the roof. The market has settled a little but farmers are still paying very high prices, particularly for inputs such as fertiliser. While I accept that it is not the Minister’s job to set the price of anything, a greater effort needs to be made to ensure that we not only market our projects to get the best price for farmers but also assist the industry to achieve the lowest input costs for farmers so they can increase their margins. I am referring in particular to the costs of feed and fertiliser.

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