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Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

The political party is launching its report on the next CAP reform in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, on Thursday 28 May.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

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Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

NEWS 28 May 2026

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

NEWS 27 May 2026

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

NEWS 24 May 2026

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

NEWS 20 May 2026

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Over 122,000 BISS and area-based scheme applications submitted by deadline

Over 122,000 BISS and area-based scheme applications submitted by deadline

One of the key milestones is the 15 May deadline Minister Heydon is 'delighted' that so many farmers have submitted their forms on time.

SCHEMES 13 April 2026

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

Mart managers have said that, with 2025's weanling prices, more young farmers are looking at calving suckler cows as a viable option to contribute towards their income.

NEWS 13 April 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

The competition continues to offer a strong prize fund, recognising excellence across the sector with the overall winner receiving €5,000.

NEWS 13 April 2026

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

The change in the definition of a farmer to qualify for the scheme was made to increase access for young farmers inheriting land and farmers who were leasing their land and are taking it back to farm.

NEWS 13 April 2026

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

The new programme, developed in collaboration with industry and education partners including Musgrave and Mountbellew Agricultural College, builds on the success of the young sheep farmer forum.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

The Macra president welcomed the deferral of the carbon tax increase, which was scheduled for 1 May. However she called on the Department to place a pause on carbon tax and CBAM tax on fertiliser.

NEWS 13 April 2026

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs are looking to leave no wiggle room from member states to back down from spending 6% of their CAP funds on young farmers.

NEWS 13 April 2026

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