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Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

There have been no reports of farm ministers mounting a fight against plans to abolish entitlements, as Minister Heydon expects they will agree key details of future schemes over the coming weeks.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

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'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

NEWS 3 September 2026

Cash reserves have been run down quicker than fodder reserves - IFA

Cash reserves have been run down quicker than fodder reserves - IFA

NEWS 25 August 2026

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

NEWS 24 August 2026

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

NEWS 21 August 2026

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Fast-tracked payments on table

Fast-tracked payments on table

Minister Heydon confirmed that the Fodder and Food Security Committee will meet this week, but is introducing no immediate support measures for drought-affected farmers.

NEWS 17 June 2026

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 17 June 2026

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

A cut to the rate of payment, a degressive payment and acceptance into the straw scheme based on tiered applications are all being considered.

SCHEMES 17 June 2026

Deadline to verify slurry imports nears

Deadline to verify slurry imports nears

All imports of organic nutrients taking place between 1 January and 30 June 2026 must be verified by the importer by 14 July 2026 to be accepted by the Department.

SCHEMES 17 June 2026

Crop area down 2% in 2026, cereals fall significantly

Crop area down 2% in 2026, cereals fall significantly

The tillage crop area has decline this year. Cereal crop area took a big hit, as profits from the crops are not at their best.

NEWS 17 June 2026

320,000ha in BISS opt not to meet active farmer check through stocking rate

320,000ha in BISS opt not to meet active farmer check through stocking rate

Topping, running goats or keeping donkeys can be used to demonstrate the farm activity needed to claim BISS, in lieu of meeting the ewe/ha stocking rate check.

NEWS 17 June 2026

INHFA opposes revival of coupled payments

INHFA opposes revival of coupled payments

The possibility of a return to coupled payments in the 2028-2034 CAP has been rejected by the INHFA.

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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