Eco schemes
Jack Kennedy on 05 Jan 2022
German agri-food sector braced for profound transformation
Comments by German Agriculture Minister last week point to significant transformation ahead for the sector. Anne Finnegan, policy analyst, and Jack Kennedy analyse the changes.
Andy Doyle on 05 Jan 2022
CAP: new policies set to force many changes
A number of different deductions will be made from entitlement values as we enter the new CAP.
Caitríona Morrissey on 21 Dec 2021
Cabinet signs off on CAP plan
The Cabinet has signed off on Ireland’s CAP plan and the document will now need European Commission approval.
Amy Forde on 21 Dec 2021
Government gives green light to CAP plan
"This will be an important milestone in the development of the plan, but it will not be the final step," Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said.
Caitríona Morrissey on 21 Dec 2021
McConalogue seeks Cabinet approval for CAP plan
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue’s plan must be signed off by the Irish Government and be sent to Brussels by 31 December.
Darren Carty on 08 Dec 2021
CAP strategic plan moves to final stages
The final consultation phase of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 concluded on 8 December with the Department of Agriculture now working towards a deadline of 31 December to submit Ireland’s plan.
Darren Carty on 01 Dec 2021
Clarity needed to address widespread confusion on entitlements
Auctioneers specialising in the trading of entitlements and agricultural solicitors are reporting an increasing volume of calls regarding what the future holds for entitlement values and ownership.
Declan O'Brien on 01 Dec 2021
Potential boost for farmers with designated land in next CAP
A total of 13.56% of land is designated under Natura 2000, of which 564,000ha is farmed (59%).
Pat O'Toole on 01 Dec 2021
Next CAP: the eight measures to claim an eco-scheme payment
The qualifying measures for eco-schemes have been effectively doubled, with three new measures and significant extensions to most of the original five.
Barry Murphy on 29 Nov 2021
'Flexibility' within eco-scheme measures important – INHFA
The INHFA says it will continue to work with Minister McConalogue and his officials to ensure that all farmers who deliver on environmental requirements are accommodated and adequately rewarded.
Pat O'Toole on 25 Nov 2021
Revealed: three new eco scheme measures proposed by Department
Farmers are being offered another handful of options to access eco-scheme payments from 2023 onwards.
Darren Carty on 24 Nov 2021
CAP explained: what does the future hold for entitlement values?
The current payment system for entitlements will undergo a number of changes starting in 2023 when the new CAP comes in to play.
Amy Forde on 24 Nov 2021
Greening was a ‘cynical attempt’ to protect high historic payments
Some farmers at the start of the current reform got €30/ha for greening and others got up to €300/ha, for carrying out the same measure, an INHFA meeting heard last week.
Amy Forde on 24 Nov 2021
Next CAP payments are effectively 90% converged – minister
The minister also noted that it is a 'painful process' for farmers who are seeing their payments reduced as a result of convergence.
Barry Murphy on 22 Nov 2021
INHFA welcomes commitment of 25% for CAP eco scheme
INHFA president Vincent Roddy stressed the “importance of avoiding mixed messages as we move to finalise Ireland's CAP plan”.
Amy Forde on 20 Nov 2021
Minister told there can be ‘no dilution’ of 25% eco schemes in CAP
The INHFA has said the Minister for Agriculture needs to hold firm on the proposals on convergence, eco schemes and front-loading in the next CAP.
Amy Forde on 19 Nov 2021
Weekly podcast: Fertiliser markets, Glanbia, eco schemes and veterinary medicines
On this week’s podcast, we discuss the fertiliser chain, the Glanbia deal, eco scheme measures and veterinary medicines.
Amy Forde on 18 Nov 2021
Eco schemes need to be accessible for small farmers – Commissioner
'The strategic plans need to include measures that are generally accessible,' Commissioner Wojciechowski has said.
Darren Carty on 17 Nov 2021
CAP explained: how eco schemes will work
The Department envisages a payment rate of €74/ha and farmers will be expected to complete two measures from a list of five measures currently proposed.
Amy Forde on 17 Nov 2021
IFA calls for eco schemes funding to be reduced
IFA president Tim Cullinan has called for additional funding to support the farmers "who are being savaged by the combined effect of eco schemes, convergence and CRISS on their incomes".