Agri Politics
Irish farm organisations have met with the top EU bureaucrat for agriculture and outlined their criticisms of the CAP proposals.
Agri-Business
An extension to the public consultation on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 regulations has been announced.
A new EU study has highlighted the need for better targeted farm supports to protect incomes and strengthen resilience.
A "widened" income gap and gender disparities in CAP payments have been highlighted in a report by the European Commission.
Opinion
Ireland has no option but to use its upcoming presidency of the European Union to put the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) back on track.
Across Europe, discussions have already begun on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027.
Rural Life
In Ireland, over 85% of the CAP budget goes to one gender, the secretary general of DAFM said at its International Women's Day Conference.
Schemes
A member of the European Court of Auditors has said she has "rarely" seen such unanimous scepticism as she has for the next CAP proposals.
DAFM has opened the tender process for bids to secure a contract relating to the assessment of Ireland's draft CAP Strategic Plan.
An EU project for boosting productivity and sustainability in agriculture has not delivered its full potential, according to a new report.
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has said stronger safeguards are needed for the proposed European Fund, which would include the CAP.
A public consultation on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 has been launched.
Tillage
There is a growing recognition across Irish agriculture of the need to profile the benefits of native grains.
Authorities have made arrests and seized assets to the value of €1.4 million in an investigation into fraud of agricultural funds in Sicily.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed that farmers can now apply for the 2026 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS).
The EU Commission's failure to carry out a specific impact assessment on proposals for the future CAP is "dominating" EU budget discussions.
Beef
Over €190 million was paid out to pension-age Irish farmers in 2025 through the EU CAP's sustainability support schemes.
Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has expressed her concern amid proposed changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027.
The government must “work with other member states to try and get a higher budget for CAP,” according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Video
Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh has been appointed lead negotiator for the European Parliament...
MEP Maria Walsh has been appointed lead negotiator for the EU Parliament on generational renewal in the next CAP.
Copa Cogeca said the European Court of Auditors has confirmed the organisation's "alarm" over proposals on the next CAP.
Podcast
In this week's episode of AgriFocus, Agriland editor Stella Meehan speaks to some Irish MEPs during...
