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20% CAP cut 'not a done deal' as exact extent of proposed chop still unclear

The Department has said that Brussels' plans to gut CAP's ringfenced funds is so radical that it is still crunching the numbers as to the full extent of the decrease.

NEWS 5 November 2025

20% CAP cut 'not a done deal' as exact extent of proposed chop still unclear

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TDs want more leeway on roll-out of planned EU agri-food contract rules

TDs want more leeway on roll-out of planned EU agri-food contract rules

NEWS 4 August 2025

Strong lobbying on fox hunting vote

Strong lobbying on fox hunting vote

NEWS 23 July 2025

EU CAP budget cuts are a 'betrayal' – farm organisations

EU CAP budget cuts are a 'betrayal' – farm organisations

EU CAP budget cuts are a 'betrayal' – farm organisations

NEWS 18 July 2025

TDs and senators concerned EU budget plans could cut farm payments

TDs and senators concerned EU budget plans could cut farm payments

TDs and senators concerned EU budget plans could cut farm payments

NEWS 17 July 2025

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New assessment could be ‘the straw that breaks the back of Irish dairy’ – ICMSA

New assessment could be ‘the straw that breaks the back of Irish dairy’ – ICMSA

It follows on from the Department of Agriculture's plans for an appropriate assessment (AA) under the Habitats Directive for the purpose of securing a nitrates derogation post 2025.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Blood testing all cattle for TB would see too many false positives - Dept

Blood testing all cattle for TB would see too many false positives - Dept

Blood testing is currently used in conjunction with skin tests when it suspected that there is cattle-to-cattle transmission occurring or where there has been undetected infection within a herd.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Minister Heydon grilled in timeless drama

Minister Heydon grilled in timeless drama

With the clock on the blink, Oireachtas Ag Committee vice-chair Willie Aird pushed chair Aindrias Moynihan's patience to the brink last Wednesday.

DEALER 8 March 2025

Rural independents oppose bill to ban foxhunting

Rural independents oppose bill to ban foxhunting

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Michael Healy-Rae has said that the control of foxes is very important for farmers.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Name of the fada

Name of the fada

The Department of Agriculture is getting some stick over its system not recognising the síneadh fada.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Opinion: there are US politicians we can talk to as Trump's aggression alarms

Opinion: there are US politicians we can talk to as Trump's aggression alarms

The Irish have long had a reputation for diplomacy. It needs to be put to use now with US politicians who can curb Donald Trump's power.

OPINION 8 March 2025

Minister has 'no power' to extend hedge-cutting season

Minister has 'no power' to extend hedge-cutting season

TDs call for a derogation to be able to cut roadside trees and hedges that are near power lines.

NEWS 8 March 2025

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