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IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

It would bring total direct support to €35/ewe, when combined with the Sheep Improvement Scheme.

NEWS 1 October 2026

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

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Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

NEWS 9 September 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

NEWS 3 September 2026

EU member states look set to resist tighter CAP active farmer definition

EU member states look set to resist tighter CAP active farmer definition

EU member states look set to resist tighter CAP active farmer definition

NEWS 2 September 2026

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

The Farm Sustainability Payment is due to start issuing from early September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

With tax liabilities to be paid in the latter half of 2026, farmers may come under more pressure, AIB’s head of agri stated.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

The next generation of wind and solar projects is set to bid for Government support as Ireland works towards 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 1 July 2026

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

MEP Maria Walsh warned that US-style farm conglomerates could be coming down the tracks if CAP supports are cut.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Barry Cowen MEP has said that entitlement-based payments should be kept into the next CAP 'where needed', as his fellow MEPs are supporting a major shake up in the distribution of CAP funds.

NEWS 1 July 2026

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

The Irish Farmers Journal queried all Irish MEPs outside of Dublin on their views on the post-2027 CAP. Here's what they had to say.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Frontloading should play a greater role in the CAP, according to MEPs' head CAP negotiator.

NEWS 1 July 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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