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Heydon signals CAP rollover

Tight timelines mean the current CAP programme may be extended into 2028 at least, but farmers will still see cuts to payments unless the CAP budget is increased.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Heydon signals CAP rollover

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CAP is ‘all about budget’ – Heydon

CAP is ‘all about budget’ – Heydon

NEWS 22 April 2026

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

NEWS 15 April 2026

Opinion: urban-rural alliance claims a victory over government

Opinion: urban-rural alliance claims a victory over government

Opinion: urban-rural alliance claims a victory over government

OPINION 15 April 2026

Opinion: fuel crisis is real, but ends don't justify the means

Opinion: fuel crisis is real, but ends don't justify the means

Opinion: fuel crisis is real, but ends don't justify the means

OPINION 11 April 2026

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Lismore estate rental row takes a strange twist

Lismore estate rental row takes a strange twist

Local farmers looking for answers as to why sheep were brought onto the Knockmealdown commonage and away again on the same evening, as the row over rent with the Duke of Devonshire takes a twist.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Comment: processor absence makes the heart anger

Farmers drew their own conclusions from the complete absence of any processor presence at Monday evening's crucial beef meeting in Abbeyleix.

OPINION 11 March 2026

Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

Opinion: four quick thoughts for the weekend

With the weather up and the work under way at last, some musings from the tractor cab on the issues of the week.

OPINION 11 March 2026

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

The EU-wide study, titled 'Support measures for farmers’ income in different member states in the context of inflation and rising production costs', shows Ireland among the worst-affected countries.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Opinion: coupling payments is the best way to support productive farming

Opinion: coupling payments is the best way to support productive farming

Francie Gorman wants productive farmers supported in the next CAP. And recoupling payments is the simplest- and best- way to do it.

OPINION 11 March 2026

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

The IFA president expects a vigorous debate within the IFA on CAP, and unashamedly supports prioritising productive farmers.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Jason O'Leary, who succeeded fellow Wexfordman Sean Ryan as chair of the IFA's potato committee, is very concerned about the year ahead.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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