CAP reform

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 31 December 2025

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

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Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

DEALER 29 October 2025

Dempsey at Large: CAP change critical

Dempsey at Large: CAP change critical

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

Opinion: Heydon and Gorman can forge strong working alliance

Opinion: Heydon and Gorman can forge strong working alliance

Opinion: Heydon and Gorman can forge strong working alliance

OPINION 2 August 2025

Dempsey at Large: CAP reform - what we have, we hold or ….?

Dempsey at Large: CAP reform - what we have, we hold or ….?

Dempsey at Large: CAP reform - what we have, we hold or ….?

VIEWPOINTS 30 July 2025

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Editorial: CAP reform in the west

Editorial: CAP reform in the west

Land use for the west - let’s not give up the game to the rhododendron.

VIEWPOINTS 9 April 2025

Opinion: CAP reform must back local custodianship

Opinion: CAP reform must back local custodianship

Ray Ó Foghlú reflects on the role of the Common Agricultural Policy in the west and how it must support, not displace communities.

OPINION 9 April 2025

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Why did Martin Heydon say what he did in relation to CAP this week? And why wasn't he hammered for it?

OPINION 9 April 2025

Opinion: single budget aims to fix problem that never existed

Opinion: single budget aims to fix problem that never existed

While confusion reigns as to the extent of money committed to European farming in the next CAP cycle, the proposals hold little to excite the average Irish farm.

OPINION 9 April 2025

INHFA calls for stronger supports for sustainable farming systems

INHFA calls for stronger supports for sustainable farming systems

Call for stronger support in next CAP budget for sustainable sheep and cattle farmers.

NEWS 9 April 2025

Important dates for schemes and Nitrates compliance

Important dates for schemes and Nitrates compliance

The level of bureaucracy and paperwork in farming has increased massively over the last two decades despite aims to reduce this in the latest CAP reforms

NITRATES 9 April 2025

Home Farm: Area aid form and maps arrive

Home Farm: Area aid form and maps arrive

The cereals, wheat, barley and oats have all got nitrogen and growth regulator and despite the dry weather have visibly responded to the top dressing.

VIEWPOINTS 9 April 2025

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Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show at the Green Glens Arena.

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

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