CAP reform

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

Every €1 in direct payment cuts on the sectors most reliant on schemes could knock more than €1 off farm incomes.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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

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Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

OPINION 28 March 2026

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

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

NEWS 26 March 2026

Extension to CAP reform public consultation by Minister Heydon

Extension to CAP reform public consultation by Minister Heydon

Extension to CAP reform public consultation by Minister Heydon

NEWS 20 March 2026

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

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

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

OPINION 14 March 2026

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'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 17 September 2025

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 17 September 2025

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 17 September 2025

‘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 17 September 2025

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

With the nitrates derogation granted for another three years and the Mercusor deal delayed, attention needs to swiftly turn to reversing the funding shortfall in the next CAP budget.

SCHEMES 17 September 2025

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

Whoever leads Fianna Fáil leads the Government through to 2017, and leads the EU's budget negotiations next year.

DEALER 17 September 2025

Dempsey at Large: CAP change critical

Dempsey at Large: CAP change critical

This time next year, we will be entering a critical phase in the CAP reform talks.

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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