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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 22 January 2026

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

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96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

NEWS 7 January 2026

Meat factories want next CAP to go big on headage to shore up supplies

Meat factories want next CAP to go big on headage to shore up supplies

Meat factories want next CAP to go big on headage to shore up supplies

NEWS 20 December 2025

New farm payment law approved by MLAs

New farm payment law approved by MLAs

New farm payment law approved by MLAs

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

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Only a ‘small percentage’ of farmers to face CAP payment limits

Only a ‘small percentage’ of farmers to face CAP payment limits

The Commission has said that coupled payments and investment aid can plug the gap left by a reduction of income supports for the largest 4% of the EU's farmers.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

In a new book, former Tory MP Rory Stewart outlines many of the challenges facing family farms in the north west of England and beyond.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 June 2025

Average dairy income to reach €140,000, new report finds

Average dairy income to reach €140,000, new report finds

“Agricultural input markets have been relatively stable in 2025, with only modest price changes likely for the year as a whole,” Teagasc said.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Headage payments back on the cards in CAP

Headage payments back on the cards in CAP

Adam Woods takes a look at the leaked draft CAP proposals and what they might mean for suckler farmers in the next round of CAP

MARKETS 18 June 2025

Department report shows slide in tree planting

Department report shows slide in tree planting

The Department has published its annual forest statistics report for 2025, which charts the drop in forestry planting over the last 20 years.

FORESTRY 18 June 2025

Tirlán pays share dividend to members

Tirlán pays share dividend to members

Ireland's largest co-op also completed the spinout of Glanbia shares in recent weeks.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Tirlán pays 23c per share dividend to members

Tirlán pays 23c per share dividend to members

Ireland largest dairy co-op also completed the spinout of Glanbia shares in recent weeks.

NEWS 18 June 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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