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What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

The Commission wants member states to pay young farmers top ups in the scheme that is to replace, as well as consider installation aid, in the next CAP.

NEWS 1 July 2026

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

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Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

NEWS 10 June 2026

Pensions: giving you the best of both worlds

Pensions: giving you the best of both worlds

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 30 May 2026

CAP payments v State pensions

CAP payments v State pensions

CAP payments v State pensions

LETTERS 29 April 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

NEWS 16 April 2026

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EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

'We want that member states set up a proper farmer pension system,' a senior official in Brussels has said.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Commissioner Hansen has said that plans to axe CAP income supports for farmers receiving a pension would not affect their ability to draw down agri-environmental payments or investment aid.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Along with the Central Bank and the ESRI, the Fiscal Council has also been urging caution.

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

The recent change to agricultural and business relief for inheritance tax in the UK reduces potential tax bills for large farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings for farmers

Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings for farmers

It is essential to keep up to date on the latest changes in taxation legislation.

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 3 December 2025

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

The Teagasc grant from the Department of Agriculture for pay, non-pay and pensions has been set at €165.5m for 2026.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

David Wright reports from a UFU event on the main changes announced in the autumn budget

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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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