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Northern Ireland
Beef price had to rise in England
David Wright
With direct payment support in England being cut, the market has had to step up.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Payment entitlements cut by another 6.5%
All entitlement values in NI have had a 6.5% reduction applied in 2025
5 March 2025 News
CAP submission on hemp a no-brainer – Teagasc
Agricultural economist Dr Fiona Thorne spoke about potential policy shifts that could help hemp’s growth, while at the Industrial Hemp Conference on Thursday.
Getting an extra €975/ha to graze between the trees
A farmer in Donegal is pairing up Organic Farming Scheme payments with agro-forestry premia, writes Noel Bardon.
26 February 2025 Climate and environment
Overhaul of farm payments on the table
The Commissioner has already floated plans for distributing CAP funds beyond 2027.
19 February 2025 News
Major shake-up planned for CAP direct payments
Brussels is planning a major shake up of CAP incomes supports as it pledges to divert funds to farmers 'most in need'.
19 February 2025 News
Cuts planned for scheme red tape
The Commission has said cutting scheme red tape will leave farmers freer to farm instead of completing paperwork.
19 February 2025 News
Restricting drainage will 'severely reduce' land use - ICSA
The amended GAEC 2 regulations under the CAP strategic plan are a major concern for ICSA.
13 February 2025 News
New rules for 35,000 farmers on peaty soils
It remains to be clarified if land reclamation works will be permitted on parcels receiving CAP payments.
12 February 2025 News
€32m payments under Tillage and Horticulture Support Scheme issued
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made the announcement on Wednesday that will see payments of €100/ha made on eligible tillage and horticulture crops that were declared on BISS applications.
12 February 2025 News
Payment penalties for farm health and safety breaches 'unfair' - ICMSA
Farmers could be penalised twice for farm safety or employment breaches, the ICMSA said.
11 February 2025 News
New rules for peaty soils run against EU plans to cut red tape - IFA
The IFA has hit out at Minister Heydon for introducing new CAP rules for peatlands at the "11th hour".
11 February 2025 News