CAP 2028

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 16 April 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

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MEPs pushing to secure extra €135bn for CAP

MEPs pushing to secure extra €135bn for CAP

NEWS 15 April 2026

Early signals new CAP could face delays

Early signals new CAP could face delays

NEWS 15 April 2026

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

NEWS 13 April 2026

Farmers most reliant on CAP most at risk of cuts - Teagasc

Farmers most reliant on CAP most at risk of cuts - Teagasc

Farmers most reliant on CAP most at risk of cuts - Teagasc

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Future farm payment chaos looms

Future farm payment chaos looms

Opting to preserve what are currently Pillar 2 schemes could wipe between €260m and €500m annually off farmers’ combined payments based on 2025 levels, IFA figures show.

NEWS 21 January 2026

€184/ha needed to stop CAP direct payment collapse - IFA

€184/ha needed to stop CAP direct payment collapse - IFA

New IFA figures suggest that €184/ha is needed to replace BISS. CRISS and young farmers supports in the next CAP.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Commissioner Hansen has said that plans to axe CAP income supports for farmers receiving a pension would not affect their ability to draw down agri-environmental payments or investment aid.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

A clear definition of active farming will provide certainty on generational renewal and the land market, Minister Heydon maintains.

NEWS 21 January 2026

‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

Minister Heydon has suggested that an enhanced ANC scheme and coupled income supports could be the way forward for CAP money, with entitlement-based schemes under threat.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Plans to abolish standalone budget ongoing

Plans to abolish standalone budget ongoing

While Minister Heydon opposes the Commission's 'single fund' proposals, he said there has been no indication that they can be derailed at EU-level.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

The Commission sees lump sums for smaller farmers as a means of allowing them to avail of CAP funding with less red tape.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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