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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

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

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

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

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

NEWS 2 September 2026

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

NEWS 26 August 2026

Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

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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 24 June 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 24 June 2026

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

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

MEP Maria Walsh warned that US-style farm conglomerates could be coming down the tracks if CAP supports are cut.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Barry Cowen MEP has said that entitlement-based payments should be kept into the next CAP 'where needed', as his fellow MEPs are supporting a major shake up in the distribution of CAP funds.

NEWS 24 June 2026

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

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

The Irish Farmers Journal queried all Irish MEPs outside of Dublin on their views on the post-2027 CAP. Here's what they had to say.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Frontloading should play a greater role in the CAP, according to MEPs' head CAP negotiator.

NEWS 24 June 2026

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 24 June 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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