CAP 2028

Declining farmer numbers fed into CAP cuts - McDonald

Farm population dynamics are even more stark in other EU member states than they are in Ireland, an IFA meeting in Cavan heard last week.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Declining farmer numbers fed into CAP cuts - McDonald

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Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

LETTERS 29 September 2026

Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

NEWS 23 September 2026

Gorman backs tighter active farmer definition

Gorman backs tighter active farmer definition

Gorman backs tighter active farmer definition

NEWS 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

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

NEWS 23 September 2026

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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

Brussels opened the door to a return to headage for up to 20% of CAP's income supports, but farmers appear lukewarm to the idea if it results in a cut to their BISS.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

The IFA has said six member states cannot bully the rest of the EU into accepting deep budget reductions as these countries are cool on sending any further funds to Brussels' next budget.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin's leader has been critical of Minister Martin Heydon's handling of CAP reform, claiming that he appears confused around his role.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

There is a lot to lose if the EU gets its next long-term budget wrong for farmers, Commissioner Christophe Hansen said ahead of a visit to the National Ploughing Championships this week.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

President Catherine Connolly called for action on Ireland's dependence on fruit and vegetable imports when launching the 2026 National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 2 September 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 2 September 2026

Cowen calls for CAP reform to tackle funds headed to fake cows and Arab royalty

Cowen calls for CAP reform to tackle funds headed to fake cows and Arab royalty

Limiting the largest farm payments could help avoid fraud and funds headed to non-EU residents, Barry Cowen MEP has said.

NEWS 2 September 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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