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Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Irish farmers must stop reacting to criticism and start shaping the story of agriculture themselves. Credibility, public trust, and policy influence all depend on it, writes Niall Hurson.

OPINION 3 December 2025

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

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Animal identification and movement rules clarification

Animal identification and movement rules clarification

SCHEMES 3 December 2025

Cuts to CAP 'threaten Ireland's ability to produce food'

Cuts to CAP 'threaten Ireland's ability to produce food'

NEWS 3 December 2025

€350m in BISS, ANC and young farmer funds begin issuing

€350m in BISS, ANC and young farmer funds begin issuing

€350m in BISS, ANC and young farmer funds begin issuing

NEWS 1 December 2025

Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

NEWS 29 November 2025

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Government needs to reinforce Brussels' funding in next CAP - Cowen

Government needs to reinforce Brussels' funding in next CAP - Cowen

Barry Cowen has called on the Minister to fight for the strongest possible outcome in Brussels and stand ready to reinforce that outcome through national funding.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Over 1,200 forgotten farmers applied to the scheme by the closing date of 13 August 2025.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

Mixed views on proposal to scrap payment entitlements

Mixed views on proposal to scrap payment entitlements

Definite desire to target payments at those actively farming and not the landowners.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Farmers vilified for problems not of their creation - Harris

Farmers vilified for problems not of their creation - Harris

Simon Harris was speaking at the Fine Gael Agriculture Forum in advance of being announced as the new Minister for Finance

NEWS 19 November 2025

European Commission amends fall far short of what’s needed in the next CAP – IFA

European Commission amends fall far short of what’s needed in the next CAP – IFA

Francie Gorman comments on the 'uncertainty' of the new CAP proposals put forward by the European Commission, stating that more engagement is needed at MEP level to truly be of to benefit farmers.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Only a ‘small percentage’ of farmers to face CAP payment limits

Only a ‘small percentage’ of farmers to face CAP payment limits

The Commission has said that coupled payments and investment aid can plug the gap left by a reduction of income supports for the largest 4% of the EU's farmers.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

New cross compliance rules controversial with farming organisations have not seen major interest in farmer appeals.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 November 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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