Pensions

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Commissioner Hansen has said that plans to axe CAP income supports for farmers receiving a pension would not affect their ability to draw down agri-environmental payments or investment aid.

NEWS 3 February 2026

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

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Farming News Podcast: farmer pensions and D-day for derogation

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The IFA’s nitrates derogation meeting, scheme payment rate cuts and farmer pensions all feature on this week’s Farming News Podcast.

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Pensions could be ‘swept away’ under Fair Deal scheme

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New pension scheme will place a 'significant add-on' cost on farmers with staff

New pension scheme will place a 'significant add-on' cost on farmers with staff

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Thirty-one recommendations are contained in the Government's succession plan report, but when will we see implementation of any of the new initiatives?

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Pensions are the best long-term savings plan

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Saving for retirement can be complex, and farmers need to be aware of new rules coming at the start of 2026.

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Ryan Bole is part of J Wilson Contracts in Co Antrim. Available for all kinds of work from slurry to reseeding, sowing to silage, today they are ploughing for potatoes with two Amazone ploughs.

Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs

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