Active farmers

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

A clear definition of active farming will provide certainty on generational renewal and the land market, Minister Heydon maintains.

NEWS 31 January 2026

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

NEWS 14 January 2026

Split views over new conditions for payments

Split views over new conditions for payments

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 October 2025

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

ICMSA calls for support for active farmers

NEWS 9 July 2025

IFA wants no further limit on CAP payments

IFA wants no further limit on CAP payments

IFA wants no further limit on CAP payments

NEWS 25 June 2025

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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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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