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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

INHFA opposes revival of coupled payments

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Important opportunity to correct your BISS applications

Important opportunity to correct your BISS applications

SCHEMES 17 June 2026

What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

NEWS 10 June 2026

Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

NEWS 10 June 2026

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

NEWS 9 June 2026

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BISS money moving from east to west

BISS money moving from east to west

On average counties in the east of the country received a lower overall level of payment compared to counties on the western seaboard.

SCHEMES 1 June 2026

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

The top 20% of claimants under BISS received 53% of the payments in 2025.

VIEWPOINTS 1 June 2026

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

Find out how much of the 2025 BISS spend went on the top 10% of participants, as well as how your payment compares to the rest of the country's.

NEWS 1 June 2026

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Since 2022, counties Cork, Galway, Kerry and Donegal have seen the biggest drop in farmer numbers.

NEWS 1 June 2026

Will less farmers mean less money for farming?

Will less farmers mean less money for farming?

Farmer representatives will argue that the decline in the number of farmers highlights the need for supports, while others will claim the very opposite

DEALER 1 June 2026

Over 4,000 fewer farmers apply for BISS

Over 4,000 fewer farmers apply for BISS

The reduction may be due to an increase in farm partnerships and a decrease in farmer numbers, according to Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.

NEWS 1 June 2026

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

Instead of using the previous year's stocking rate, farmers can satisfy the BISS active farmer check through maintaining land or cutting hay.

NEWS 1 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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