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Dwindling CAP funds dominate EU politicians’ concerns on farming

Uncertainty created by CAP budget pressures could undermine the EU’s strategies for generational renewal in farming, politicians from across the EU agreed when speaking in Dublin Castle this week.

NEWS 30 July 2026

Dwindling CAP funds dominate EU politicians’ concerns on farming

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Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

NEWS 29 July 2026

Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

NEWS 27 July 2026

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

NEWS 27 July 2026

EU cattle numbers fall 10% since 2015

EU cattle numbers fall 10% since 2015

EU cattle numbers fall 10% since 2015

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Increased CAP budget crucial for success of Ireland's EU presidency, says IFA

Increased CAP budget crucial for success of Ireland's EU presidency, says IFA

Government must prove it has farmers' backs and negotiate a budget which meets the needs of the sector.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Room in CAP to do more on succession – Moynihan

Room in CAP to do more on succession – Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan said that there will not be a next generation of farmers unless decisive action is taken to make farming a more viable

NEWS 22 July 2026

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

The young farmer forum aims to support young beef and sheep farmers to build viable, sustainable businesses for the future and involves full supply-chain visits across Kepak, Musgrave and SuperValu.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

A number of mart managers gave their view on generational renewal to Tommy Moyles with some seeing the next CAP as offering a big opportunity to improve the situation.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Change is coming for Irish agriculture; but there is still too much uncertainty over how it will be supported.

NEWS 22 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 22 July 2026

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

The Irish Farmers Journal talked to TDs attending the IFA's pre-budget lobbying session last week and asked what they saw as the main priorities at present.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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