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Phelim O'Neill on 05 Aug 2021
Analysis: CAP moving from theory to reality
Moving to the next CAP has been a slow process but we are starting to see what it will mean on Irish farms.
James Strain on 14 Jul 2021
Farmer Writes: small farmer sustainability needed in next CAP
Environmental sustainability and the survival of small- and medium-scale family farms may not go hand-in-hand in future CAP deals, James Strain writes.
Pat O'Toole on 03 Jul 2021
Opinion: It’s time to talk about the future of dairy farming
Processing capacity and carbon footprint are real limiting factors on dairy expansion at its recent rate, but no one is talking about it.
Phelim O'Neill on 02 Jul 2021
After CAP, what next?
The new CAP sets the precedent for top slicing farmer payments and ringfencing for eco schemes. Where will it stop?
Barry Cassidy on 30 Jun 2021
Distribution of €300m eco-schemes fund unknown
From 2023, €300m currently claimed by farmers will be taken out annually from Ireland’s €1.2bn direct payment budget for eco-schemes.
Donal Magner on 30 Jun 2021
Sweden objects to EU forest strategy draft
Ireland might heed the Swedish Forest Industries warning of the Commission’s ‘attempt to regulate forestry’.
on 30 Jun 2021
IFA president attends farm protest in Brussels
IFA president Tim Cullinan attended a farm protest in Brussels last week to highlight the dangers for farming in EU proposals.
Amy Forde on 30 Jun 2021
Farm organisations react to 'hijacked' CAP deal
Farm organisations have reacted strongly to the new CAP deal, Amy Forde reports.
Barry Cassidy on 28 Jun 2021
Ministers give green light to CAP deal
Agriculture ministers from across the EU have overwhelmingly backed a CAP deal that paves the way for reform of the EU's farm policy in 2023.
Noel Bardon on 28 Jun 2021
More flexibility needed in ‘bad deal’ CAP proposals - Cullinan
The president of the IFA has urged Minister McConalogue to ensure more flexibility in the implementation of CAP proposals.
Pat O'Toole on 26 Jun 2021
The Brussels CAP battle is over. Will civil war now break out in Irish farming?
With the focus of CAP negotiations moving from Brussels to Dublin, Government, opposition and farmers all face difficult choices.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Jun 2021
CAP deal still requires sign-off from ministers and parliament
Minister McConalogue has stressed it is important that a final CAP deal was agreed as soon as possible as its introduction has already been delayed by two years
Barry Cassidy on 25 Jun 2021
CAP asking farmers to do more for less - ICSA
The ICSA has said the inadequate CAP budget meant that no farmer will be happy with the outcome of the reforms.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Jun 2021
IFA brands CAP agreement 'a bad deal for Irish farmers’
The reforms will see a greater redistribution of payments among farmers, as well as tying more money to climate and environmental measures.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Jun 2021
Farmers face tougher cross compliance rules in next CAP
There will be new rules on the protection of peatlands, establishment of buffer strips, crop rotation and non-productive set-aside areas in the next CAP.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Jun 2021
CAP deal imminent after compromise struck in Brussels
CAP negotiators have reached an agreement on convergence, eco schemes and front loading, which were among the most contentious elements of the reform.
Barry Cassidy on 24 Jun 2021
Round two of final CAP talks kick off
CAP negotiators will have to bridge gaps in the budget for eco schemes and the volume of payment redistribution if they are to reach a deal.
Niall Hurson on 24 Jun 2021
Effective CAP conclusion that delivers for Irish farmers must be found - Markey
MEP Colm Markey believes compromises are close on some of the main CAP sticking points.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Jun 2021
Battle for CAP funds taking place on two fronts
With CAP reforms set to be finalised in the coming days, attention is turning to the volume of extra funds that will be put forward by the Government.
Noel Bardon on 21 Jun 2021
MEP Kelly accepts prominent trade position
Sean Kelly MEP has been selected to fill an influential role on the European Parliament’s trade committee.