Contractors ‘struggling to cope’ with cost increases in 2026

The increasing prices of fuel, parts, repairs and salaries this year have all left contractors “struggling to cope”, according to the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI). FCI member agricultural contractors are also reporting increased incidents of stone damage to mowers and rakes so far in 2026. The group said that the […] The post Contractors ‘struggling to cope’ with cost increases in 2026 appeared first on Agriland.ie.