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'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

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

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Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

Is it time for CAP cards on the table?

DEALER 2 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: the time has come to review rules for world agriculture

Dempsey at Large: the time has come to review rules for world agriculture

VIEWPOINTS 2 September 2026

New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

NEWS 2 September 2026

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

NEWS 24 August 2026

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Fodder and grain crises will require ‘pan-European response’ - MEP Kelleher

Fodder and grain crises will require ‘pan-European response’ - MEP Kelleher

The issue is much bigger than one or two countries and needs to be brought to pan-European level by the European Commission in conjunction with member state governments, MEP Billy Kelleher said.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

For both Ireland and the EU, the recent global instability has laid bare the importance of maintaining our own food supply, writes Aindrias Moynihan.

OPINION 8 July 2026

Colm McCarthy: reality check for Ireland’s EU presidency turn

Colm McCarthy: reality check for Ireland’s EU presidency turn

Ireland’s six-month role is confined to chairing meetings of ministers, for example ministers for transport or for agriculture, and liaising with the European Parliament.

VIEWPOINTS 8 July 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 8 July 2026

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

The scheme will be open to companies at significant risk of moving activities outside the EU to locations where environmental measures are absent or less ambitious, the European Commission has said.

NEWS 8 July 2026

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

EU approves €41m Greek fertiliser aid scheme

Greek agricultural companies will receive grants covering 15% of eligible fertiliser costs under a new EU-approved state aid scheme.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Part-time farmers are active farmers – Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that his position is clear entering in to European Council negotiations and he will be pushing to get an agreed position on the active farmer definition

SCHEMES 8 July 2026

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