Budget 2026

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

The IFA has said six member states cannot bully the rest of the EU into accepting deep budget reductions as these countries are cool on sending any further funds to Brussels' next budget.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

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Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

NEWS 27 July 2026

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

NEWS 14 May 2026

How to apply for the Tillage Support Scheme

How to apply for the Tillage Support Scheme

How to apply for the Tillage Support Scheme

NEWS 25 February 2026

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

NEWS 25 February 2026

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€8.5m paid under latest schemes run

€8.5m paid under latest schemes run

Payments of over €4m in the 2025 Straw Incorporation Measure accounted for almost 50% of funds, with payments also made under BISS/CRISS, the Eco scheme and ANC.

SCHEMES 12 November 2025

US farmers to receive crop payment by end of February

US farmers to receive crop payment by end of February

US crop farmers are due to receive crop payment under the Farming Bridge Assistance Programme by 28 February.

NEWS 12 November 2025

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

With the nitrates derogation granted for another three years and the Mercusor deal delayed, attention needs to swiftly turn to reversing the funding shortfall in the next CAP budget.

SCHEMES 12 November 2025

2025 a year of progress in renewables

2025 a year of progress in renewables

It may not be the step change in pace that Ireland needs, but it is still significant progress in the roll-out of renewables writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 12 November 2025

Non-VAT registered farmers to lose out on millions with top-up cut - ICOS

Non-VAT registered farmers to lose out on millions with top-up cut - ICOS

The VAT top-up for farm sales will reduce from 5.1% to 4.5% in January in a move that ICOS has warned will cost farmers millions.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Minister wants changes to 2026 tillage scheme to better target €30m funds

Minister wants changes to 2026 tillage scheme to better target €30m funds

Minister Heydon has pointed towards a more targeted €30m tillage scheme opening next year than was opened this year.

NEWS 12 November 2025

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

Payments totalling €16.44m were sanctioned this week to 13,175 farmers, or 90% of participants, who selected the standard date of 17 October 2025 for completion of actions.

NEWS 12 November 2025

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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