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Harris to revamp farming payments
Pat O'Toole
The Taoiseach says that the 'costs incurred/income forgone' model is seeing farmers walk away from schemes.
20 November 2024 News
Future of family farm commission pledged in Sinn Féin manifesto
With the general election around the corner, Sinn Féin says it is committed to ensuring farm incomes are secure.
13 November 2024 News
Environmental scheme with €15,000 payment among IFA election asks
The IFA has launched its submission to political parties and general election 2024 candidates.
More CAP money, new environmental scheme and derogation - IFA election asks
The IFA has launched its submission to political parties and general election 2024 candidates.
13 November 2024 News
Food price must drop but not at farmers' expense - Harris
Simon Harris and Minister of State Martin Heydon were speaking to farmers at an Irish Farmers Association national council on Tuesday.
12 November 2024 News
Martin vows to fight for bigger CAP budget
"The EU does need more money to develop its work, but it can’t be at the expense of the CAP," Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin told the IFA national council on Tuesday.
12 November 2024 News
Changing of the guard in Brussels
As the US prepares to transition to a second Trump administration, renewal is also under way in Brussels.
8 November 2024 News
Dempsey at Large: a bland consensus but still worthwhile
The comments by former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan left me apprehensive.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints
'Tough’ debate ahead on new farm climate fund proposals - McGuinness
Commissioner McGuinness warned that member states will have to agree to send more tax revenue to Brussels if new funding streams are to be created for farmers.
9 September 2024 News
Editorial: EU paints a changing farmer support vision
When a farmer reduces emissions, the whole supply chain de-carbonises.
4 September 2024 Viewpoints
Letter about future CAP model
"Money needs to be focused on the financially sensitive family farm - the guys and gals with muck under their fingernails." - Mark Connors, Co Waterford
17 July 2024 Letters
Farmers are competing for their slice of the budget cake
With almost every sector of farming under pressure, the calls for support far outstrip the Government's financial capacity.
17 July 2024 Dealer