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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

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

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CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

NEWS 27 July 2026

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

NEWS 9 July 2026

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

NEWS 8 July 2026

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Scope for member states to couple 20% of payments

Scope for member states to couple 20% of payments

There is leeway to increase this to 25% provided it is allocated to protein crops and to farmers producing livestock or crops in areas at risk of abandonment.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Lump sum proposal could benefit thousands

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 3 June 2026

Big landowners in Fine Gael firing line

Big landowners in Fine Gael firing line

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

NEWS 3 June 2026

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Any gains from a bumper year in 2025 have been completely washed away by toughest winter for cattle finishers since the dark days of BSE in the 1990s.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Beef finishers top direct payment list

Beef finishers top direct payment list

There has been a significant change at the top of the direct payment list in NI.

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’?

Find out how much of the 2025 BISS spend went on the top 10% of participants, as well as how your payment compares to the rest of the country's.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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 3 June 2026

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