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‘Properly funded’ but simpler CAP a priority for Minister Heydon

Minister Heydon said that it is a flexible, fair and properly funded CAP that Ireland wants in 2028.

NEWS 23 February 2026

‘Properly funded’ but simpler CAP a priority for Minister Heydon

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Entitlement transfer warning

Entitlement transfer warning

NEWS 18 February 2026

Will there be money for doing the right thing?

Will there be money for doing the right thing?

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

FEATURE 18 February 2026

2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

SCHEMES 18 February 2026

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No cut to CAP budget is acceptable - Doyle

No cut to CAP budget is acceptable - Doyle

The IFA deputy president led an IFA delegation speaking on the upcoming Irish presidency of Europe at the Joint Oireachtas Committee for European Affairs.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister Heydon convened a meeting of key stakeholders on Friday in the wake of ongoing issues between the IFA and Bord Bia.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

The impact of the next CAP on the future of farm incomes for different categories of farmers remains difficult to gauge, according to the European Court of Auditors.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

If a single issue could encapsulate farmer frustration, it's how the Government is willing to ignore environmental concerns when it comes to Dublin Airport

DEALER 4 February 2026

Good market needed for the CAP

Good market needed for the CAP

Clearly, farmers need CAP, but a healthy and stable marketplace is even more important.

DEALER 4 February 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: will CAP payments to older farmers be scrapped?

Inside the Farmers Journal: will CAP payments to older farmers be scrapped?

This week, the team discusses the ongoing fiasco between the IFA and Bord Bia, CAP payments to older farmers and milk price cuts.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Pension reform has started in Ireland, but a lot more reform and support would be needed if CAP payments were to be cut from older farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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