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Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments will need to be discussed in light of the sweeping changes proposed to payment entitlements in the next CAP, says Minister Heydon.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Coupled payments on the table

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Lead MEP wants to the limit on CAP money

Lead MEP wants to the limit on CAP money

NEWS 1 July 2026

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

NEWS 1 July 2026

Pre-budget submission sees tillage industry request €105m funding

Pre-budget submission sees tillage industry request €105m funding

Pre-budget submission sees tillage industry request €105m funding

NEWS 1 July 2026

Ireland needs an agreed position on CAP

Ireland needs an agreed position on CAP

Ireland needs an agreed position on CAP

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

A new report has suggested that targeted supports should be directed towards young farmers. It also recommended against a one-size fits all approach to generational renewal in the EU.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Ireland now in the driving seat on CAP 2028

Ireland now in the driving seat on CAP 2028

Minister Heydon has said that one of his two central priorities during Ireland’s presidency will be to progress discussions on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Dempsey at large: to home produce
or import grain?

Dempsey at large: to home produce or import grain?

With CAP changes in prospect and greater national flexibility on the cards, a new approach should be considered.

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

The Straw Incorporation Measure has been oversubscribed this year. Each year it has been oversubscribed, the budget has been increased.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Ireland will assume the presidency of the European Council on 1 July until 31 December.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Farmer views: ‘CAP budget is a big issue'

Farmer views: ‘CAP budget is a big issue'

Sarah McIntosh asked dairy farmers at Cork Summer Show what they thought about the EU proposal to scrap the current system of payment entitlements and the impact it could have on their farms.

NEWS 24 June 2026

2,046 TAMS payments made for LESS and GPS spreaders

2,046 TAMS payments made for LESS and GPS spreaders

2,046 out of 4,301 approved applications have been paid out to farmers to grant aid the purchase of GPS fertiliser spreaders and low-emission slurry spreading equipment under TAMS

NEWS 24 June 2026

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