CAP 2028

Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

Minister Heydon is looking to build an alliance with other EU countries opposed to stopping CAP payments for farmers on pensions or those with part-time off-farm jobs.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

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ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

NEWS 14 May 2026

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

NEWS 13 May 2026

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

NEWS 6 May 2026

60,000 in CAP payment battle

60,000 in CAP payment battle

60,000 in CAP payment battle

NEWS 29 April 2026

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Farmers with off-farm jobs face battle to avoid exclusion from CAP

Farmers with off-farm jobs face battle to avoid exclusion from CAP

The CAP should focus on farmers who derive most of their income from farming, the Commission says. The move leaves the security of income supports for part-time farmers in question.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Payment redistribution needed to save CAP’s ‘public image’ – Commissioner

Payment redistribution needed to save CAP’s ‘public image’ – Commissioner

Minister Heydon has said Ireland backs the better-targeting of CAP funds in principle, but it wants the flexibility to decide who gets what payment rate.

NEWS 15 April 2026

MEPs want to create new digital taxes to fund bigger EU budget

MEPs want to create new digital taxes to fund bigger EU budget

MEPs are gearing up to look for taxes on the likes of Facebook and online gambling to boost the size of the EU budget.

NEWS 15 April 2026

CAP is ‘all about budget’ – Heydon

CAP is ‘all about budget’ – Heydon

Martin Heydon assumes the chair of the EU's Council of Agricultural Ministers in July, with an expectation that he will broker a workable CAP. He shares his views with the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 15 April 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

A definitive direction has yet to emerge in the European Parliament on Brussels' plans to axe CAP payments for farmers who receive a pension.

NEWS 15 April 2026

MEPs pushing to secure extra €135bn for CAP

MEPs pushing to secure extra €135bn for CAP

MEPs' chief negotiator for the CAP insists that the 24% shortfall in ringfenced EU funds for agriculture proposed last summer has mostly been filled.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Early signals new CAP could face delays

Early signals new CAP could face delays

There are already signs that the new CAP may not be finalised in time to kick in in January 2028, as expected.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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