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CAP budget needs to be revisited to pay farmers 'properly' - Seán Kelly MEP
Rachel Donovan
The EPP held a conference on the future of European agriculture in Carlow on Friday.
19 April 2024 Schemes
Commission approves 70% slurry storage grant
Progress has been made on the 70% slurry storage grant, but it is not yet available as details are still being finalised.
16 April 2024 News
One-third of farmers spend at least six days per year on CAP paperwork
A survey carried out by the European Commission received close to 27,000 replies from farmers across Europe.
ICSA slams proposed changes to nutrient excretion rates
Changes are fundamentally unfair and biased, according to ICSA.
12 April 2024 News
ACRES scheme a proper disaster for the Burren, say farmers
Almost a year and a half on from the Burren Programme being replaced by ACRES, local farmers Michael Davoren and Michael Collins speak to Anne O’Donoghue about the impact on the landscape and farmers.
10 April 2024 Feature
Making the CAP work - farmer views wanted
Farmers have a chance to tell the EU about the bureaucracy of the current CAP and it should be taken.
7 April 2024 News
Wet weather taking its toll
Farmers are an extremely resilient bunch, but we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that stress and strain can get the better of the best of us. It’s important to keep talking.
3 April 2024 Viewpoints
You must rotate crops under CAP
Farmers should remember that while crop diversification requirements do not apply for 2024, crop rotation requirements do.
31 March 2024 News
Opinion: changes for Teagasc and land access on Labour's agenda
The Labour Party conference only saw three motions relating to farming and rural affairs, but there was plenty to chew on.
30 March 2024 News
NI entitlement trade at odds with ROI
Uncertainty regarding the future value of entitlements in Northern Ireland is seeing more farmers opt for the leasing option rather than selling.
27 March 2024 Schemes
Easing of red tape for farmers could be in place by end of spring
A position from the European Parliament is expected to be adopted before the end of April.
26 March 2024 News
CAP simplification is a no brainer
Cutting farmer bureaucracy doesn't cost the EU a euro and removal of inspections for smaller farmers is a welcome first step.
24 March 2024 News