CAP reform

Editorial: a choice of forming or farming in the next CAP

It’s not just about the survival of farms in the next CAP, it’s the survival of rural Ireland as we know it.

VIEWPOINTS 6 May 2026

Editorial: a choice of forming or farming in the next CAP

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60,000 in CAP payment battle

60,000 in CAP payment battle

NEWS 29 April 2026

Heydon signals CAP rollover

Heydon signals CAP rollover

NEWS 22 April 2026

Editorial: CAP timelines in spotlight

Editorial: CAP timelines in spotlight

Editorial: CAP timelines in spotlight

VIEWPOINTS 22 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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Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

With the weather up and the work under way at last, some musings from the tractor cab on the issues of the week.

OPINION 8 February 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: farmers selling cattle to pay drug debts

Inside the Farmers Journal: farmers selling cattle to pay drug debts

On this week’s show, we reveal how farmers have had to sell cattle to pay off drug debts and how drug dealers are targeting people in rural Ireland.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Extension to CAP reform public consultation by Minister Heydon

Extension to CAP reform public consultation by Minister Heydon

The Minister has said that the consultation will now remain open until 27 March 2026.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Opinion: coupling payments is the best way to support productive farming

Opinion: coupling payments is the best way to support productive farming

Francie Gorman wants productive farmers supported in the next CAP. And recoupling payments is the simplest- and best- way to do it.

OPINION 8 February 2026

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

The IFA president expects a vigorous debate within the IFA on CAP, and unashamedly supports prioritising productive farmers.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

There is much talk at present regarding the European Commission progressing with the Mercusor trade deal but the outcome of the next CAP reform will shape the future of suckling.

SUCKLERS 8 February 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

A 20% plus cut in the CAP budget for the period 2028-2034 will as it stands lead to cuts to area-based payments while there is currently no system to continue with payment entitlements

LAND REPORT 8 February 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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