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CAP reform must include targeted income supports - MEP
James Hanly
It comes ahead of a debate in the European Parliament on the report on the strategic dialogue for the future of EU agriculture.
11 September 2024 Dealer
CAP reform a dangerous experiment for farmers
The CAP wants farmers to lead society to a more conscious form of consumption, but food production has always been demand-led. It's unchartered territory, with obvious risks in a global marketplace.
11 September 2024 News
This pre-election Ploughing will be political
With a general election before next March, and probably not long after Halloween, there will be more politicians than chipper vans at the Ploughing Championships this year, writes Pat O’Toole.
CAP farm payments face major overhaul
The Commission is reviewing the recommendations of a report which calls for a move away from area-based payment schemes.
4 September 2024 News
Brussels set to review area-based payments
The final report of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture report called for a better targeting of CAP payments towards small farms, mixed farms and young farmers.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
Proposed overhaul of CAP is ‘overdue and badly need’ - MEP
The report outlines initiatives for the future of European agriculture, including an overhaul of CAP and an independent fund for measures under the Nature Restoration Law.
4 September 2024 News
Report calls for radical shakeup of CAP supports
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will consider the report and respond within the first 100 days of new commission.
4 September 2024 News
West can get more money from CAP - Flanagan
"People will ask where will that money come from? It will come from the Golden Vale," Luke Ming Flanagan has said.
8 May 2024 News
European elections: the candidates running in the Midlands North West
With 27 candidates standing for five seats, the 1.25 million people in the sprawling constituency have big decisions to make.
8 May 2024 News
European elections: how Ireland’s MEPs voted on key farming issues
With votes from CAP to Brexit to nature restoration coming before the European Parliament over the last five years, how have our MEPs voted?
24 April 2024 News