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What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

The Commission wants member states to pay young farmers top ups in the scheme that is to replace, as well as consider installation aid, in the next CAP.

NEWS 1 July 2026

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

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Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

SCHEMES 20 December 2025

New age condition for forgotten farmers

New age condition for forgotten farmers

LETTERS 17 December 2025

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

SCHEMES 23 November 2025

€25,000 exit payment for older farmers proposed

€25,000 exit payment for older farmers proposed

€25,000 exit payment for older farmers proposed

NEWS 17 September 2025

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Succession: solutions to low and rollercoaster farm incomes

Succession: solutions to low and rollercoaster farm incomes

Farm organisations have identified key finance issues and farm supports that would help tackle the hurdle of farm income in the slow transfer of family farms.

NEWS 1 January 1970

High expectations of generational renewal report as Budget 2026 looms

High expectations of generational renewal report as Budget 2026 looms

A report from the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming is overdue – but expected to frame the Minister for Agriculture’s thoughts as budget day approaches.

NEWS 1 January 1970

The ‘forgotten’ forgotten farmers

The ‘forgotten’ forgotten farmers

With the deadline for applications closing on Wednesday 13 August, farm organisations have confirmed they will be looking to hold discussions with the Department of Agriculture about the scheme.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Exclusion of some forgotten farmers from scheme is ‘ludicrous’ - Macra

Exclusion of some forgotten farmers from scheme is ‘ludicrous’ - Macra

Macra national president Josephine O’Neill said every forgotten farmer needs to receive the nominal sum of supports that they have missed out on since 2008.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Eligibility issues raised with forgotten farmer scheme

Eligibility issues raised with forgotten farmer scheme

The Department of Agriculture announced that the scheme would open on Tuesday for online applications and supporting documentation, which must be submitted by Wednesday 13 August.

NEWS 1 January 1970

€5m budget for ‘Forgotten Farmers’ payment

€5m budget for ‘Forgotten Farmers’ payment

A new scheme termed the Long Established Young Farmers offers a payment of up to €5,000 for eligible participants.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field