Active farmers

DAERA target 2026 payment at active farmers

David Wright reports from a CAFRE awareness event on the new Sustainable Agriculture Programme.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

DAERA target 2026 payment at active farmers

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Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

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IFA reopens debate on headage payments

IFA reopens debate on headage payments

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Split views over new conditions for payments

Split views over new conditions for payments

Split views over new conditions for payments

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ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

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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 13 February 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 13 February 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 13 February 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 13 February 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 13 February 2025

European land leases complicate active farmer debate

European land leases complicate active farmer debate

The share of EU farmland leased - rather than owned - complicates the discussions around active farmer definition, a former high-ranking Commission official said.

NEWS 13 February 2025

Restricting drainage will 'severely reduce' land use - ICSA

Restricting drainage will 'severely reduce' land use - ICSA

The amended GAEC 2 regulations under the CAP strategic plan are a major concern for ICSA.

NEWS 13 February 2025

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