CAP reform

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

A 20% plus cut in the CAP budget for the period 2028-2034 will as it stands lead to cuts to area-based payments while there is currently no system to continue with payment entitlements

LAND REPORT 8 February 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

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‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

NEWS 28 January 2026

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

SCHEMES 31 December 2025

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

DEALER 29 October 2025

Dempsey at Large: CAP change critical

Dempsey at Large: CAP change critical

Dempsey at Large: CAP change critical

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

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Opinion: Heydon and Gorman can forge strong working alliance

Opinion: Heydon and Gorman can forge strong working alliance

Both men articulated a desire for farmers and Government to work closely together to navigate the complex policy and budgetary challenges ahead.

OPINION 15 July 2025

Dempsey at Large: CAP reform - what we have, we hold or ….?

Dempsey at Large: CAP reform - what we have, we hold or ….?

We must have a European dimension to international trade as well as plant and animal disease policies, together with rules for internal trade.

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2025

Editorial: CAP reform in the west

Editorial: CAP reform in the west

Land use for the west - let’s not give up the game to the rhododendron.

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2025

Opinion: CAP reform must back local custodianship

Opinion: CAP reform must back local custodianship

Ray Ó Foghlú reflects on the role of the Common Agricultural Policy in the west and how it must support, not displace communities.

OPINION 15 July 2025

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Why did Martin Heydon say what he did in relation to CAP this week? And why wasn't he hammered for it?

OPINION 15 July 2025

Opinion: single budget aims to fix problem that never existed

Opinion: single budget aims to fix problem that never existed

While confusion reigns as to the extent of money committed to European farming in the next CAP cycle, the proposals hold little to excite the average Irish farm.

OPINION 15 July 2025

INHFA calls for stronger supports for sustainable farming systems

INHFA calls for stronger supports for sustainable farming systems

Call for stronger support in next CAP budget for sustainable sheep and cattle farmers.

NEWS 15 July 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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