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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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Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

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

NEWS 1 July 2026

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

NEWS 29 June 2026

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

NEWS 27 June 2026

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Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Getting experience and building up skills by working for others was a key to the success of Kerry brothers John and Micheál Casey, the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability farm walk heard.

BREEDING & HEALTH 28 May 2026

Macra pitches farm succession scheme for next CAP

Macra pitches farm succession scheme for next CAP

Macra has refreshed its idea of a farm succession scheme that would see farmers needing to put a farm handover plan in place by the age of 63 to continue receiving CAP payments into retirement.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Tech can make farming easier - Cooper

Tech can make farming easier - Cooper

At Cereals 2026, Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson's Farm and Craig Thackaberry of Drone as a Service gave their thoughts on the future of technology in farming. Conor Kehoe reports.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Succession scheme, installation aid and bonuses on table for young farmers

Succession scheme, installation aid and bonuses on table for young farmers

The next CAP would allow countries to fund a farm succession scheme, installation aid and higher per area payments for young farmers.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

In her report on generational renewal, MEP Maria Walsh called for an EU mental health action plan for agriculture to be developed, as well as stronger farm relief services.

NEWS 28 May 2026

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP Maria Walsh is calling for the EU Land Observatory to become fully operational and for tailored financial instruments to be introduced to support young farmers.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

The political party is launching its report on the next CAP reform in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, on Thursday 28 May.

NEWS 28 May 2026

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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

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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