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Farm groups split on flattening and coupled payments

Coupled payments and a full flattening of the per hectare payment in area-based schemes are areas where farm organisations have yet to find consensus.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Farm groups split on flattening and coupled payments

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ICMSA sticks to 1LU/ha active farmer definition as it wants headage off table

ICMSA sticks to 1LU/ha active farmer definition as it wants headage off table

NEWS 17 June 2026

INHFA opposes revival of coupled payments

INHFA opposes revival of coupled payments

NEWS 17 June 2026

IFA to push back against Brussels' all-out flattening of payments

IFA to push back against Brussels' all-out flattening of payments

IFA to push back against Brussels' all-out flattening of payments

NEWS 17 June 2026

Macra pitches farm succession scheme for next CAP

Macra pitches farm succession scheme for next CAP

Macra pitches farm succession scheme for next CAP

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Commission proposes additional €300m in EU crisis funds for fertiliser

Commission proposes additional €300m in EU crisis funds for fertiliser

An extra €300m in crisis funds should be used in a 'targeted' way to grant once-off support to the 'most-affected European farmers', according to the Commission.

NEWS 10 June 2026

CAP’s standalone budget still looks set to be scrapped

CAP’s standalone budget still looks set to be scrapped

There have been significant developments in the next EU long-term budget since the Commission had proposed deep cuts to farm funds almost one year ago.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Reform to diminish CAP’s standing

Reform to diminish CAP’s standing

CAP schemes may no not have their own standalone plan for implementation after 2027 under the European Commission's proposals.

NEWS 10 June 2026

What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

What do we know so far about the DABIS scheme that is to replace BISS in the next CAP?

NEWS 10 June 2026

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

The current round of CAP reform looks to cut payments for pensioners and farmers with off-farm jobs.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Succession scheme, installation aid and bonuses on table for young farmers

Succession scheme, installation aid and bonuses on table for young farmers

The next CAP would allow countries to fund a farm succession scheme, installation aid and higher per area payments for young farmers.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

The option that is on the table for member states to open a simplified lump sum scheme for smaller farmers could spare tens of thousands of farmers from onerous scheme applications.

NEWS 10 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare 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.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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