CAP budget

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

While the budget is yet unknown, it's hard for any organisation to define its programme priorities. But the window of opportunity to influence them will close soon enough.

DEALER 2 September 2026

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

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Gorman calls on Taoiseach and Tánaiste to stand firm on CAP budget

Gorman calls on Taoiseach and Tánaiste to stand firm on CAP budget

NEWS 1 September 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

NEWS 19 August 2026

IFA launches online hub as part of campaign to secure higher CAP budget

IFA launches online hub as part of campaign to secure higher CAP budget

IFA launches online hub as part of campaign to secure higher CAP budget

NEWS 19 August 2026

Further CAP cuts would be 'Armageddon' for Irish agriculture - Francie Gorman

Further CAP cuts would be 'Armageddon' for Irish agriculture - Francie Gorman

Further CAP cuts would be 'Armageddon' for Irish agriculture - Francie Gorman

NEWS 9 August 2026

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Minister downplays possibility of extending current CAP

Minister downplays possibility of extending current CAP

A transitional CAP period is not currently under consideration, according to Minister Thomas Byrne.

NEWS 27 June 2026

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that his position is clear entering in to European Council negotiations and he will be pushing to get an agreed position on the active farmer definition

SCHEMES 27 June 2026

Coupled payments being actively discussed – IFA deputy president

Coupled payments being actively discussed – IFA deputy president

'If we do not have sufficient support for the agricultural sector, food security will be sold out within the EU', Alice Doyle said.

NEWS 27 June 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 27 June 2026

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments will need to be discussed in light of the sweeping changes proposed to payment entitlements in the next CAP, says Minister Heydon.

NEWS 27 June 2026

A changing landscape of payments for the changing EU landscape

A changing landscape of payments for the changing EU landscape

As the European Union has expanded, the system of CAP supports has evolved.

BLANK 27 June 2026

CAP reform: the main players at heart of talks

CAP reform: the main players at heart of talks

Who will Martin Heydon and his officials be working with to achieve a CAP programme for 2028-2035? We profile the central characters in the European Commission and Parliament.

BLANK 27 June 2026

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