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Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

Most farmers are not convinced on plans to scrap entitlements and push convergence to 100% from 2028.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

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The CAP won’t fit if you don’t try it for size

The CAP won’t fit if you don’t try it for size

DEALER 23 September 2026

Cattle farmers want €50,000 per farmer CAP income support limit

Cattle farmers want €50,000 per farmer CAP income support limit

NEWS 23 September 2026

Most farmers do not want lower BISS cut to fund a revival of headage

Most farmers do not want lower BISS cut to fund a revival of headage

Most farmers do not want lower BISS cut to fund a revival of headage

NEWS 23 September 2026

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

CROPS 23 September 2026

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Open letter to EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen

Open letter to EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen

'How do we make financially sensitive family farms more viable?' - Mark Connors, co-chair, Waterford IFA.

LETTERS 19 August 2026

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

There have been no reports of farm ministers mounting a fight against plans to abolish entitlements, as Minister Heydon expects they will agree key details of future schemes over the coming weeks.

NEWS 19 August 2026

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

The first IFA regional CAP meeting in Limerick highlighted the extent of the cuts in farm supports proposed by the European Commission.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Cash reserves have been run down quicker than fodder reserves - IFA

Cash reserves have been run down quicker than fodder reserves - IFA

September can be a cash-hungry month with children returning to school and college, so meaningful financial supports will be key in the short term to help struggling farm families, the IFA said.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

The minister's announcement on Friday that 75% of BISS, CRISS, and Eco-Scheme payments will be paid on 16 October is more “back tracking than fast tracking”, according to the IFA.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Changes and flexibilities have been announced for the BISS, CRISS, ECO Scheme, ACRES and Scheme of Investment Aid for the horticulture sector.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Fast-tracked payments on table

Fast-tracked payments on table

Minister Heydon confirmed that the Fodder and Food Security Committee will meet this week, but is introducing no immediate support measures for drought-affected farmers.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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