CAP 2028

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

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Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments on the table

NEWS 1 July 2026

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Lead MEP wants to lift 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?

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

NEWS 1 July 2026

Ireland now in the driving seat on CAP 2028

Ireland now in the driving seat on CAP 2028

Ireland now in the driving seat on CAP 2028

NEWS 1 July 2026

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INHFA calls for tax-free farm succession scheme under CAP 2028

INHFA calls for tax-free farm succession scheme under CAP 2028

Such a scheme 'would create real opportunities for young farmers and new entrants to establish viable farming enterprises'.

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

CAP could force Ireland to provide farmers the option of crop insurance

CAP could force Ireland to provide farmers the option of crop insurance

The Commission is keen to see farmers provided with risk management tools under the next CAP that would kick in when farm production falls by a fifth or more.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Proposals would allow 75% rate of TAMS grants aid from 2028

Proposals would allow 75% rate of TAMS grants aid from 2028

Investment aid at a rate of up to 75% would be allowable under the Commission's 2028-2034 CAP proposals.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Climate transition lump sums on the cards for next CAP

Climate transition lump sums on the cards for next CAP

The Commission wants farmers to have the option of lump sum payments for implementing on-farm climate transition plans.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 June 2026

What we know about farm climate payments after ACRES

What we know about farm climate payments after ACRES

The Commission's CAP proposals are keen on organics and extensification, but appear to leave leeway with member states to decide on the measures for the next ACRES.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 June 2026

Scope for member states to couple 20% of payments

Scope for member states to couple 20% of payments

There is leeway to increase this to 25% provided it is allocated to protein crops and to farmers producing livestock or crops in areas at risk of abandonment.

NEWS 24 June 2026

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After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

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