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Inside the Farmers Journal: big landowners in Fine Gael’s CAP firing line

On this week’s show, the team examines the top CAP payments in the country, how big landowners are in Fine Gael’s crosshairs and we hear from Phil Hogan.

NEWS 4 June 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: big landowners in Fine Gael’s CAP firing line

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BISS money moving from east to west

BISS money moving from east to west

SCHEMES 4 June 2026

Big landowners in Fine Gael firing line

Big landowners in Fine Gael firing line

NEWS 3 June 2026

Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments

Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments

Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments

NEWS 3 June 2026

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

Editorial: CAP supports critical to future of farming

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

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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 2 June 2026

Teagasc and Bord Bia’s CAP income falls

Teagasc and Bord Bia’s CAP income falls

Bord Bia funds also fell last year, with the total take by Bord Bia falling from €5.7m to €4.03m last year.

NEWS 2 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 2 June 2026

Editorial: realities of beef farming laid bare at national beef farm walk

Editorial: realities of beef farming laid bare at national beef farm walk

The processing sector has a responsibility to return a viable margin for farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 2 June 2026

Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

At the meeting, the president outlined that the dairy sector must focus on extracting greater value, improving efficiency and strengthening competitiveness.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

In her report on generational renewal, MEP Maria Walsh called for an EU mental health action plan for agriculture to be developed, as well as stronger farm relief services.

NEWS 2 June 2026

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP Maria Walsh is calling for the EU Land Observatory to become fully operational and for tailored financial instruments to be introduced to support young farmers.

NEWS 2 June 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow 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.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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