Subsidies

Italian criminal groups managing EU agricultural subsidies brought before judge

The investigation was carried out between 2024 and 2025 and revealed that an agricultural assistance centre operating unlawfully was used to process applications to obtain the subsidies.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Italian criminal groups managing EU agricultural subsidies brought before judge

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India: small farms, high land prices, emphasis on food security above all

India: small farms, high land prices, emphasis on food security above all

NEWS 18 October 2026

Spanish beekeeper association president guilty of EU agriculture funding fraud

Spanish beekeeper association president guilty of EU agriculture funding fraud

NEWS 14 October 2026

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

NEWS 10 October 2026

€4m seized in France in fraud involving fruit and vegetable producers

€4m seized in France in fraud involving fruit and vegetable producers

€4m seized in France in fraud involving fruit and vegetable producers

NEWS 9 October 2026

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Couple convicted over €263,000 in EU subsidies for fake cattle farm

Couple convicted over €263,000 in EU subsidies for fake cattle farm

The couple falsely declared that they were operating a cattle farm in order to receive EU agricultural subsidies worth €263,000.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

In tillage, the old cycle of perhaps three good years and two bad years in every five, has disappeared.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

The possibility of State-subsidised fodder imports being required is 'almost certain' before the year is out, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 14 August 2026

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

Criminal liability of the inspectors who authorised subsidy payments still being assessed by the court.

NEWS 8 July 2026

€4.1m fraud over bread for toasting project uncovered in Czechia

€4.1m fraud over bread for toasting project uncovered in Czechia

The two individuals could face between five and 10 years in prison if found guilty, they may also face fines up to €20,000 and €41,000 and be banned from receiving subsidies for five years.

NEWS 23 June 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s aviation success story

Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s aviation success story

Politicians have not lost their fascination with subsidising regional airports.

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

'Terrified' landowner group calls for CAP to target those who deserve it most

'Terrified' landowner group calls for CAP to target those who deserve it most

CAP funds should be targeted towards the landowners who deserve payments the most, rather than those most in need, the European Landowners' Organization has said.

NEWS 2 June 2026

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