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Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

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What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

NEWS 1 July 2026

Advertorial: over-55s enjoy independent ways to recharge, explore and enjoy life

Advertorial: over-55s enjoy independent ways to recharge, explore and enjoy life

FEATURES 24 June 2026

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

NEWS 10 June 2026

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

NEWS 2 June 2026

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Pensions: giving you the best of both worlds

Pensions: giving you the best of both worlds

Contributing to a pension makes sense both from an investment and a tax standpoint

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 3 February 2026

Denmark to tax livestock emissions

Denmark to tax livestock emissions

Denmark's green tripartite agreement sets out a range of initiatives aimed at reducing the countries greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing biodiversity and improving water quality.

NEWS 3 February 2026

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Careful planning and available reliefs may significantly reduce the final bill when closing a farm company.

MONEY MENTOR 3 February 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

A definitive direction has yet to emerge in the European Parliament on Brussels' plans to axe CAP payments for farmers who receive a pension.

NEWS 3 February 2026

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

'We want that member states set up a proper farmer pension system,' a senior official in Brussels has said.

NEWS 3 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Pension reform has started in Ireland, but a lot more reform and support would be needed if CAP payments were to be cut from older farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 3 February 2026

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

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

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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

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