CAP reform

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

Editorial: mixed messages on CAP at the Ploughing

Editorial: mixed messages on CAP at the Ploughing

Editorial: mixed messages on CAP at the Ploughing

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Sinn Féin not convinced Heydon has a handle on CAP

Sinn Féin not convinced Heydon has a handle on CAP

Sinn Féin not convinced Heydon has a handle on CAP

DEALER 16 September 2026

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Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

The IFA president urged lumpsum payments for farmers in CAP and hoped for a further fuel rebate and co-financing of the fertiliser scheme in the 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

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

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

The closure of EU markets to Brazilian beef is an example of the Brussels putting its new Livestock Strategy into action, Commissioner Hansen has said.

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

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

While the budget is yet unknown, it's hard for any organisation to define its programme priorities. But the window of opportunity to influence them will close soon enough.

DEALER 2 September 2026

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