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Future BISS payment rates could be means tested

The next CAP's BISS could means test farm incomes to determine payment rates, as member states look to be backing the European Commission's plans to axe entitlements.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Future BISS payment rates could be means tested

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€203m Eco-Scheme payment with progress on BISS and CRISS

€203m Eco-Scheme payment with progress on BISS and CRISS

SCHEMES 21 October 2026

DAERA cannot fund ANC, says finance chief

DAERA cannot fund ANC, says finance chief

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

NEWS 13 October 2026

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

NEWS 1 October 2026

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Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

There have been no reports of farm ministers mounting a fight against plans to abolish entitlements, as Minister Heydon expects they will agree key details of future schemes over the coming weeks.

NEWS 9 September 2026

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

The first IFA regional CAP meeting in Limerick highlighted the extent of the cuts in farm supports proposed by the European Commission.

NEWS 3 September 2026

EU member states look set to resist tighter CAP active farmer definition

EU member states look set to resist tighter CAP active farmer definition

Member states are looking for an active farmer definition “broadly aligned” with that set out in the current CAP, a move that would reduce CAP payment uncertainty for thousands of Irish farmers.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Ireland currently provides targeted support for women farmers through 60% grant aid for farm building and equipment, however additional supports could be added under CAP post-2027.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

The Farm Sustainability Payment is due to start issuing from early September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

With tax liabilities to be paid in the latter half of 2026, farmers may come under more pressure, AIB’s head of agri stated.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

The next generation of wind and solar projects is set to bid for Government support as Ireland works towards 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 29 July 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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