Francie Gorman

Tractors, potatoes and a castle - farmers take 'no CAP cuts' message nationwide

The 'No CAP Cuts' campaign by the IFA aims to drive home the message that a cut to the budget is 'totally unacceptable', president Francie Gorman said.

NEWS 12 November 2026

Tractors, potatoes and a castle - farmers take 'no CAP cuts' message nationwide

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Battle over coupled payments

Battle over coupled payments

NEWS 11 November 2026

IFA to plough 'no CAP cuts' in a 40-acre field beside Dublin Airport

IFA to plough 'no CAP cuts' in a 40-acre field beside Dublin Airport

NEWS 10 November 2026

COPA and IFA presidents seek €500bn CAP budget in meeting with Taoiseach

COPA and IFA presidents seek €500bn CAP budget in meeting with Taoiseach

COPA and IFA presidents seek €500bn CAP budget in meeting with Taoiseach

NEWS 5 November 2026

CAP agreement will be hollow without increased budget, IFA warns

CAP agreement will be hollow without increased budget, IFA warns

CAP agreement will be hollow without increased budget, IFA warns

NEWS 27 October 2026

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Heydon called on to reassure farmers ANC will remain in next CAP

Heydon called on to reassure farmers ANC will remain in next CAP

The ANC scheme is worth north of €180m to farmers this year.

SCHEMES 23 October 2026

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

Job losses, food insecurity and an unattractive sector for the next generation were cited as some of the impacts the cut to the CAP agricultural budget will have on Ireland.

NEWS 22 October 2026

IFA takes CAP funding fight to TDs as €2.5bn cut feared

IFA takes CAP funding fight to TDs as €2.5bn cut feared

At Wednesday's lobbying event in Buswell's Hotel in Dublin, the IFA will highlight the importance of a strong CAP budget for Irish and European farmers.

NEWS 21 October 2026

High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

The High Court has found that potato and onion storage facilities are liable for rates.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Delayed BISS and CRISS payments to be issued before the weekend

Delayed BISS and CRISS payments to be issued before the weekend

The BISS and CRISS payments had been delayed due the public sector's work-to-rule order.

NEWS 19 October 2026

IFA warns Irish malting barley supply could collapse without Boortmalt action

IFA warns Irish malting barley supply could collapse without Boortmalt action

There was no commitment from the Boortmalt representatives on the night to scrap the €10/t parity charge which has angered growers.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Payments delay a bombshell for farm families– IFA

Payments delay a bombshell for farm families– IFA

The IFA has criticised the Department of Agriculture for the delay in the roll-out of farm payments this week.

NEWS 13 October 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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