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Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

The option that is on the table for member states to open a simplified lump sum scheme for smaller farmers could spare tens of thousands of farmers from onerous scheme applications.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

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Big landowners in Fine Gael firing line

Big landowners in Fine Gael firing line

NEWS 3 June 2026

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

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Beef finishers top direct payment list

Beef finishers top direct payment list

Beef finishers top direct payment list

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

NEWS 3 June 2026

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Average NI farm payment just under £13,000

Average NI farm payment just under £13,000

The latest list of direct payments to farmers in NI has been published by the UK government.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 May 2026

'Terrified' landowner group calls for CAP to target those who deserve it most

'Terrified' landowner group calls for CAP to target those who deserve it most

CAP funds should be targeted towards the landowners who deserve payments the most, rather than those most in need, the European Landowners' Organization has said.

NEWS 22 May 2026

People are drawing big CAP funds who shouldn’t be getting them, MEP says

People are drawing big CAP funds who shouldn’t be getting them, MEP says

Seán Kelly made the remarks at the launch of the Fine Gael report on the upcoming CAP reform.

NEWS 22 May 2026

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

The farm made an operating profit of over €30,000 including scheme payments and after land rent and labour were deducted

TULLAMORE FARM 22 May 2026

Dempsey at Large: challenges ahead for European agriculture

Dempsey at Large: challenges ahead for European agriculture

While membership of the EU offers huge protection for Ireland, Simon Coveney was clear that those who are calling for Irish farm output to be reduced are guilty of flawed thinking.

VIEWPOINTS 22 May 2026

Jump in number of farmers with off-farm incomes

Jump in number of farmers with off-farm incomes

Latest research from Teagasc shows more than half of farmers in some sectors have a second income.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is reminding farmers and contractors to apply for the scheme by the deadline of Wednesday 27 May.

SCHEMES 22 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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