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2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

There are a few changes on the cards, including dairy farmers identifying their milking platform, expiry dates required for leased and rented lands and eco scheme eligibility.

SCHEMES 18 February 2026

2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

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Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

Irish and EU fertiliser imports surged before January CBAM slump

NEWS 17 February 2026

Warnings of another fertiliser crisis as EU imports plummet

Warnings of another fertiliser crisis as EU imports plummet

NEWS 16 February 2026

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

NEWS 13 February 2026

EU adopts new rules to turn slurry into 'RENURE'

EU adopts new rules to turn slurry into 'RENURE'

EU adopts new rules to turn slurry into 'RENURE'

NEWS 12 February 2026

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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 25 January 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 25 January 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

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 25 January 2026

Pressure increases for early Mercosur implementation

Pressure increases for early Mercosur implementation

The European Commission has the power to provisionally implement the controversial trade deal

NEWS 25 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from the UAE, United States, India and New Zealand.

WORLD 25 January 2026

Plans to abolish standalone budget ongoing

Plans to abolish standalone budget ongoing

While Minister Heydon opposes the Commission's 'single fund' proposals, he said there has been no indication that they can be derailed at EU-level.

NEWS 25 January 2026

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

The proposals remain in the legislative negotiating phase and could come to the fore in the second half of 2026 during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

CALVES 25 January 2026

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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