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Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

With just days to go to Budget 2027, Pat O'Toole looks at the top priorities for farm organisations.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

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Return of coupled CAP payments could end sheep and suckler schemes, INHFA warns

Return of coupled CAP payments could end sheep and suckler schemes, INHFA warns

NEWS 30 September 2026

Divorce a 'massive concern' in succession debate

Divorce a 'massive concern' in succession debate

NEWS 30 September 2026

INHFA takes aim at Nature Restoration Law

INHFA takes aim at Nature Restoration Law

INHFA takes aim at Nature Restoration Law

NEWS 25 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

NEWS 3 September 2026

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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 1 July 2026

Farmers face up to €8/head bluetongue vaccine cost as Budget 2027 funding sought

Farmers face up to €8/head bluetongue vaccine cost as Budget 2027 funding sought

The INHFA has requested the Minister provide funding for bluetongue vaccines, saying the cost could be a determining factor in whether farmers choose to vaccinate or not.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Direct payments can't be burned by wildfires, warn INHFA

Direct payments can't be burned by wildfires, warn INHFA

The INHFA called on the Department to be 'proactive' in reaching out to farmers in areas hit by wildfires.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Farm schemes cannot be levied for an overspend on education, agree all the farm organsiations in advance of Budget 2027

NEWS 1 July 2026

INHFA fire a scud at coupled payments

INHFA fire a scud at coupled payments

Reintroducing coupled payments was a 'backward-looking policy that ignores market realities' INHFA claimed.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Farm bodies demand dedicated funding for nature restoration

Farm bodies demand dedicated funding for nature restoration

ICMSA and INHFA also maintained that farmer involvement with the Nature Restoration Plan had to be voluntary.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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 1 July 2026

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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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