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Government will be graded on CAP - Macra

The Taoiseach says the Irish presidency must agree a budget for Europe, and that while Ireland would like a bigger CAP, the Frugals hold sway

NEWS 29 October 2026

Government will be graded on CAP - Macra

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Opinion: cuts to the CAP budget pose a real threat to European agriculture

Opinion: cuts to the CAP budget pose a real threat to European agriculture

OPINION 29 October 2026

'This CAP is one of the biggest battles Irish farmers have ever had'

'This CAP is one of the biggest battles Irish farmers have ever had'

NEWS 28 October 2026

Crop and disease insurance included in new CAP

Crop and disease insurance included in new CAP

Crop and disease insurance included in new CAP

NEWS 28 October 2026

CAP agreement will be hollow without increased budget, IFA warns

CAP agreement will be hollow without increased budget, IFA warns

CAP agreement will be hollow without increased budget, IFA warns

NEWS 27 October 2026

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Government needs to 'wake up' - Macra president

Government needs to 'wake up' - Macra president

Josephine O'Neill said generational renewal is "little more than tokenistic political ambition", while the Taoiseach stressed the importance of an EU budget agreement under the Irish presidency.

NEWS 24 October 2026

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

Job losses, food insecurity and an unattractive sector for the next generation were cited as some of the impacts the cut to the CAP agricultural budget will have on Ireland.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Taoiseach and Minister to attend Macra rally

Taoiseach and Minister to attend Macra rally

10% ring-fenced CAP budget and farm-succession scheme among key demands of Government at Limerick rally.

NEWS 21 October 2026

IFA takes CAP funding fight to TDs as €2.5bn cut feared

IFA takes CAP funding fight to TDs as €2.5bn cut feared

At Wednesday's lobbying event in Buswell's Hotel in Dublin, the IFA will highlight the importance of a strong CAP budget for Irish and European farmers.

NEWS 21 October 2026

EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

Farming leaders warned that decisions on the future Common Agricultural Policy and EU budget will determine Europe’s ability to feed its citizens and remain secure, competitive and resilient.

NEWS 15 October 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget cut, family farm value and butter wars

Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget cut, family farm value and butter wars

Tune in to hear about the top stories in this week's Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 15 October 2026

Irish plan confirms €94bn CAP cut

Irish plan confirms €94bn CAP cut

Contributor member states looking to slash EU funding plans have called for an even harsher reduction in EU spending in the years ahead.

NEWS 14 October 2026

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