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Mercosur on the agenda for meeting of EU agriculture ministers

Speaking ahead of the meeting of the AgriFish Council, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said trade agreements will be on the agenda, as well as CAP, CBAM and organics.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Mercosur on the agenda for meeting of EU agriculture ministers

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Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

NEWS 22 January 2026

Department seeks clarity on EU plans to axe BISS

Department seeks clarity on EU plans to axe BISS

NEWS 21 January 2026

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

NEWS 21 January 2026

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

NEWS 21 January 2026

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What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2026 and what it might hold for Irish beef farmers.

NEWS 7 January 2026

€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 7 January 2026

Watch: Gorman flags CAP and Mercosur as IFA's two biggest battles in 2026

Watch: Gorman flags CAP and Mercosur as IFA's two biggest battles in 2026

Francie Gorman has raised proposed CAP cuts and the Mercosur trade deal as two of the most significant challenges the IFA will face this year.

NEWS 7 January 2026

France to vote against the Mercosur deal

France to vote against the Mercosur deal

France has joined Ireland in confirming that it will vote against the Mercosur trade deal this Friday.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

A vote on Mercosur is still set to take place on Friday, with EU ambassadors voting on the deal in Brussels.

NEWS 7 January 2026

EU set to sign up to Mercosur

EU set to sign up to Mercosur

The EU-Mercosur trade deal has been 25 years in the making and could be signed next week.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

The IFA is looking for the maximum average payment rate possible in area-based income supports in the next CAP, but warned that further national funds will be needed for other CAP schemes.

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

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