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Next CAP should deliver 'less on the spot inspections' - ICMSA

Schemes

about 3 hours ago

Next CAP should deliver 'less on the spot inspections' - ICMSA

The CAP post 2027 should simplify the "conditionality" process that farmers must comply with to get EU support, according to the ICMSA.

€47m in payments being issued to farmers in SCEP

Beef

1 day ago

€47m in payments being issued to farmers in SCEP

Payments for year three of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) have begun today (Friday,...

EU primary producers call for 'ambitious' simplification of farm rules

Agri-Business

5 days ago

EU primary producers call for 'ambitious' simplification of farm rules

Some 30 different groups representing EU primary producers have called on the EU to pursue an "ambitious" simplification agenda of farm rules.

€281m in balancing payments begin issuing to farmers today

Agri-Business

5 days ago

€281m in balancing payments begin issuing to farmers today

Balancing payments under the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), Complementary...

Watch: LEADER funding uncertainty a 'significant blow' for young people

Schemes

8 days ago

Watch: LEADER funding uncertainty a 'significant blow' for young people

Concerns have been raised this week around the lack of certainty for the future of funding for the...

Agri Politics

10 days ago

Additional funding to create 'new opportunities' for farmers in 2026 EU budget

Next year’s EU budget has been signed into law today (Wednesday, November 26) by the European Parliament’s President, Roberta Metsola.

Additional funding to create 'new opportunities' for farmers in 2026 EU budget

Agri Politics

11 days ago

Oireachtas agri committee meets this week to discuss CAP

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will this week continue discussions on the Common Agricultural Policy.

Oireachtas agri committee meets this week to discuss CAP

Agri Politics

12 days ago

‘Fight for the strongest possible outcome in Brussels’ - Cowen

The MEP said that Ireland needs clear national commitments to match the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allocation at EU level.

‘Fight for the strongest possible outcome in Brussels’ - Cowen

Schemes

13 days ago

Heydon intends to make forgotten farmer payments 'by mid-December'

Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed that those who are eligible for the 'forgotten farmers' scheme will receive payments next month.

Heydon intends to make forgotten farmer payments 'by mid-December'

Agri Politics

16 days ago

MEPs back deal on arable land status from January 2026

MEPs on the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development back deal to simplify EU agriculture rules.

MEPs back deal on arable land status from January 2026

Video

17 days ago

Copa Cogeca rejects current CAP proposals

Farm representative groups across Europe are increasingly concerned about the proposed budget for...

Copa Cogeca rejects current CAP proposals

Agri-Business

17 days ago

Watch: Will the Common Agricultural Policy be common no more?

Farm representative groups across Europe are increasingly concerned about the proposed budget for the EU, particularly in relation to CAP.

Watch: Will the Common Agricultural Policy be common no more?

Agri Politics

18 days ago

Several EU agri ministers share Heydon concerns on capping

Several EU agriculture ministers have expressed concerns over planned moves to strengthen capping and degressivity in the next CAP post-2027.

Several EU agri ministers share Heydon concerns on capping

Schemes

19 days ago

Heydon: Farm payments capping could have 'unintended effects'

Minister Heydon has told his EU counterparts that capping and flattening farm payments could have "unintended effects" on productivity.

Heydon: Farm payments capping could have 'unintended effects'

Agri Politics

20 days ago

Minister to outline Ireland's CAP position at EU council

Ireland's priorities for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027 will be highlighted in Brussels today (Monday, November 17).

Minister to outline Ireland's CAP position at EU council

Agri Politics

20 days ago

CAP must remain a distinct, fully funded policy - Heydon

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must remain fully-funded and distinct beyond 2027, Minister Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

CAP must remain a distinct, fully funded policy - Heydon

Agri Politics

22 days ago

CAP simplification process 'close to meaningless' - ICMSA

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has slammed the current process to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

CAP simplification process 'close to meaningless' - ICMSA

Agri-Business

22 days ago

Kelly to lead CAP environmental negotiations in European Parliament

MEP for Ireland South Seán Kelly has been appointed rapporteur for the new CAP in the European Parliament’s Environment Committee. 

Kelly to lead CAP environmental negotiations in European Parliament

Agri Politics

23 days ago

Commission offering farmers 'pig in a poke' in EU budget - MEP

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has accused the European Commission of offering farmers a "pig in a poke" in the next EU budget.

Commission offering farmers 'pig in a poke' in EU budget - MEP

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Agri-Business

24 days ago

MEPs need 'to land a clear message and secure more ringfenced money for schemes'

MEPs are being urged to "land a clear message" and secure "more ringfenced money" for farm...

MEPs need 'to land a clear message and secure more ringfenced money for schemes'

Schemes

25 days ago

GAEC 7 exemption a 'victory' for smaller farmers - MEP

There has been a "victory" for smaller tillage farmers across Ireland and the EU. MEP Maria...

GAEC 7 exemption a 'victory' for smaller farmers - MEP

Schemes

25 days ago

Tillage farmers welcome latest CAP simplification developments

Tillage farmers have welcomed the latest Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) simplification...

Tillage farmers welcome latest CAP simplification developments

Agri Politics

25 days ago

EU Parliament and Council reach deal on CAP simplification

The European Parliament and the EU Council presidency have reached a provisional agreement on simplifying the CAP.

EU Parliament and Council reach deal on CAP simplification

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