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Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

In her report on generational renewal, MEP Maria Walsh called for an EU mental health action plan for agriculture to be developed, as well as stronger farm relief services.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

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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

Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

Fine Gael calls for CAP to be index-linked to inflation

NEWS 28 May 2026

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

NEWS 28 May 2026

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

NEWS 27 May 2026

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Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Waiting until the rollout of the next CAP is too little too late for a succession scheme for farmers, Macra president says.

NEWS 20 April 2026

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

There are 22 individuals currently under investigation for allegedly agreeing to allow fraudulent funding applications to be submitted in their names in exchange for commissions.

NEWS 20 April 2026

Over 122,000 BISS and area-based scheme applications submitted by deadline

Over 122,000 BISS and area-based scheme applications submitted by deadline

One of the key milestones is the 15 May deadline Minister Heydon is 'delighted' that so many farmers have submitted their forms on time.

SCHEMES 20 April 2026

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

Mart managers have said that, with 2025's weanling prices, more young farmers are looking at calving suckler cows as a viable option to contribute towards their income.

NEWS 20 April 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

The competition continues to offer a strong prize fund, recognising excellence across the sector with the overall winner receiving €5,000.

NEWS 20 April 2026

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

The change in the definition of a farmer to qualify for the scheme was made to increase access for young farmers inheriting land and farmers who were leasing their land and are taking it back to farm.

NEWS 20 April 2026

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

The new programme, developed in collaboration with industry and education partners including Musgrave and Mountbellew Agricultural College, builds on the success of the young sheep farmer forum.

NEWS 20 April 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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