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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

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

NEWS 1 July 2026

INHFA calls for tax-free farm succession scheme under CAP 2028

INHFA calls for tax-free farm succession scheme under CAP 2028

INHFA calls for tax-free farm succession scheme under CAP 2028

NEWS 1 July 2026

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

Young Stock Podcast: job that mixes mart sales with drawing up land leases

NEWS 29 June 2026

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Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Ireland will assume the presidency of the European Council on 1 July until 31 December.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Getting experience and building up skills by working for others was a key to the success of Kerry brothers John and Micheál Casey, the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability farm walk heard.

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 June 2026

Macra pitches farm succession scheme for next CAP

Macra pitches farm succession scheme for next CAP

Macra has refreshed its idea of a farm succession scheme that would see farmers needing to put a farm handover plan in place by the age of 63 to continue receiving CAP payments into retirement.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Tech can make farming easier - Cooper

Tech can make farming easier - Cooper

At Cereals 2026, Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson's Farm and Craig Thackaberry of Drone as a Service gave their thoughts on the future of technology in farming. Conor Kehoe reports.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Succession scheme, installation aid and bonuses on table for young farmers

Succession scheme, installation aid and bonuses on table for young farmers

The next CAP would allow countries to fund a farm succession scheme, installation aid and higher per area payments for young farmers.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

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 2 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 Maria Walsh is calling for the EU Land Observatory to become fully operational and for tailored financial instruments to be introduced to support young farmers.

NEWS 2 June 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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