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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 May 2026

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

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

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

SCHEMES 19 May 2026

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

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

NEWS 14 May 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

NEWS 6 May 2026

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

NEWS 22 April 2026

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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 11 February 2026

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

The Macra president welcomed the deferral of the carbon tax increase, which was scheduled for 1 May. However she called on the Department to place a pause on carbon tax and CBAM tax on fertiliser.

NEWS 11 February 2026

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs are looking to leave no wiggle room from member states to back down from spending 6% of their CAP funds on young farmers.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Tight finances across all government departments could impact farmers this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

“To support young people in living and working in rural Ireland, we need the Government to ease fuel taxes for the duration of the ongoing conflict,” according to Macra president Josephine O’Neill.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

There is much talk at present regarding the European Commission progressing with the Mercusor trade deal but the outcome of the next CAP reform will shape the future of suckling.

SUCKLERS 11 February 2026

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Targeted research is needed in the uplands to support upland farmers and to support and encourage sustainable land management at farm level, farmers say.

NEWS 11 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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