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Attractiveness a push factor in farm succession - Teagasc

A vibrant outside economy, coupled with a different view on work-life balance and quality of life, in addition to the challenges within the sector, are major challenges in succession, Teagasc said.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Attractiveness a push factor in farm succession - Teagasc

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Minister downplays possibility of extending current CAP

Minister downplays possibility of extending current CAP

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

NEWS 15 July 2026

Hansen hits out at CAP critics

Hansen hits out at CAP critics

Hansen hits out at CAP critics

NEWS 13 July 2026

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

SCHEMES 12 July 2026

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Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

The party has also criticised delayed publication of phase two of the land use review which could have a profound impact on farming’s contribution to Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Barry Cowen MEP has said that entitlement-based payments should be kept into the next CAP 'where needed', as his fellow MEPs are supporting a major shake up in the distribution of CAP funds.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that his position is clear entering in to European Council negotiations and he will be pushing to get an agreed position on the active farmer definition

SCHEMES 8 July 2026

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

The clock is ticking for Government to broker agreement on the future of the EU budget, as any delays beyond a December deal risk leaving farm schemes facing a 2028 cliff edge.

NEWS 8 July 2026

INHFA fire a scud at coupled payments

INHFA fire a scud at coupled payments

Reintroducing coupled payments was a 'backward-looking policy that ignores market realities' INHFA claimed.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Beef sector the biggest loser in new land review

Beef sector the biggest loser in new land review

The long-awaited Land Use Review shows potential routes to reaching Ireland’s climate and nature commitments.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

The long-awaited Land Use Review is a radical report, so it is no wonder government have had to make very clear that it is not a policy document

NEWS 8 July 2026

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