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Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Targeted research is needed in the uplands to support upland farmers and to support and encourage sustainable land management at farm level, farmers say.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

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News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

DAERA target 2026 payment at active farmers

DAERA target 2026 payment at active farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

NEWS 31 January 2026

IFA reopens debate on headage payments

IFA reopens debate on headage payments

IFA reopens debate on headage payments

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Split views over new conditions for payments

Split views over new conditions for payments

Various new conditions are being attached to farm payments in NI from 2026 onwards.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 June 2025

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

In its pre-budget submission, the ICMSA has called for the stamp duty on farm purchases to be reduced from 7.5% to 3% for active farmers.

NEWS 22 June 2025

IFA wants no further limit on CAP payments

IFA wants no further limit on CAP payments

Leased-in entitlements should be excluded when calculating total BISS payments for capping purposes, the IFA has said.

NEWS 22 June 2025

Only genuine active farmers should get CAP money - IFA

Only genuine active farmers should get CAP money - IFA

IFA says next CAP must target payment at those that need it most – farmers producing food, working the land, tending to livestock and harvesting crops.

NEWS 22 June 2025

IFA seeks farm succession scheme in next CAP

IFA seeks farm succession scheme in next CAP

The IFA says next CAP must target payment at those that need it most – farmers producing food, working the land, tending to livestock and harvesting crops.

NEWS 22 June 2025

Only genuine active farmers should be eligible for CAP money - IFA

Only genuine active farmers should be eligible for CAP money - IFA

The IFA says the next CAP must target payments at those who need it most – farmers producing food, working the land, tending to livestock and harvesting crops.

NEWS 22 June 2025

Business as usual for BISS, CRISS and Eco Scheme

Business as usual for BISS, CRISS and Eco Scheme

Now in its third year of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027, it is a case of business as usual for most elements of Pillar I schemes.

NITRATES 22 June 2025

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