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Opinion: CAP funding battle goes to heart of European project
Pat O'Toole
Ursula von der Leyen wants to bundle CAP funding in with all other EU programme funding in some form of super national envelope. I don't think it's a very good idea.
16 May 2025 News
IFA and ICOS to stage ‘flash action’ over CAP budget
The event will take place on Tuesday 20 May, with the aim of warning the Commission against stripping away the Common Agricultural Policy budget in favour of a single fund approach.
14 May 2025 News
CAP funding on the line as budget battle nears
Fears are mounting that the Commission is planning to axe the dedicated fund for CAP.
IFA piles pressure on Minister to fight for 'threatened' CAP budget
An unexpected announcement that CAP proposals are to come from Brussels at the same time as EU budget proposals has unsettled the IFA.
13 May 2025 News
Stakeholders must see TB proposals before summit – IFA
Minister Martin Heydon called an emergency TB summit to take place on Thursday, 8 May which will include a revamp of the TB eradication scheme.
2 May 2025 News
IFA to lobby TDs and senators in nationwide campaign
ACRES payment delays, new GAEC 2 rules and TB are among some of issues IFA will be putting to politicians.
23 April 2025 News
Agricultural tyre levy will create ‘tyre-based black economy’ - IFA
The IFA urged the government to retain the current derogation until market imbalance issues are addressed and a practical disposal system for existing waste tyres on farms is put in place.
11 April 2025 News
IFA names 30 young farmers taking part in new leadership programme
IFA president Francie Gorman said the strength of any organisation depends on its ability to introduce new voices into decision making.
8 April 2025 News
IFA to host major CAP conference next month
The purpose of the event is to give farmers an insight into the development of the next CAP and progress on the multiannual financial framework.
2 April 2025 News
IFA says issues still to be addressed on AI companies’ IP plans for bulls
The IFA president warned that farmers should pay close attention to the terms and conditions of any contracts they are being asked to sign by AI companies.
25 March 2025 News
Minister's claims of ACRES payment progress riles IFA
IFA president Francie Gorman suggested that claims of progress will fall flat with farmers experiencing stress and financial hardship as a result of the delays.
24 March 2025 News
IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks
IFA president Francie Gorman said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets.
10 February 2025 News