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Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

A clear definition of active farming will provide certainty on generational renewal and the land market, Minister Heydon maintains.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

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‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

NEWS 28 January 2026

Irelands wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Irelands wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

SCHEMES 28 January 2026

Grants see over 3,000 vacant homes returned to use

Grants see over 3,000 vacant homes returned to use

Grants see over 3,000 vacant homes returned to use

NEWS 26 January 2026

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Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

The Commission's proposals for the next CAP should be considered by farmers making plans on foot of entitlement values, Minister Heydon said.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Department seeks clarity on EU plans to axe BISS

Department seeks clarity on EU plans to axe BISS

The Commission has said the new DABIS is to pay out an average of €130-240/ha, with rates increased for young farmers, female farmers, farmers in ANCs and mixed farms.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

The Commission sees lump sums for smaller farmers as a means of allowing them to avail of CAP funding with less red tape.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Under the current CAP proposals, Ireland must scrape together a combined €5.6bn in tax revenue, or non-allocated EU funds, if farming is to hold its current CAP funding levels after 2027.

NEWS 14 January 2026

15 February deadline for SCEP information

15 February deadline for SCEP information

Any outstanding survey or event recording information for the 2025 scheme year must be recorded by 15 February 2026 to maximise payments.

SCHEMES 14 January 2026

Deadline looms for farm partnerships

Deadline looms for farm partnerships

Farmers wishing to have their registered farm partnership number ahead of the 2026 BISS deadline must submit a fully completed application by 2 February 2026.

NEWS 14 January 2026

IFA reopens debate on headage payments

IFA reopens debate on headage payments

IFA president Francie Gorman wants to see the association revisit the issue of headage payments, but does not want entitlements scrapped.

NEWS 14 January 2026

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