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Hansen hits out at CAP critics

Those who are critical of the CAP need to "study the history" of the EU, Commissioner Hansen has said.

NEWS 13 July 2026

Hansen hits out at CAP critics

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Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

NEWS 9 July 2026

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

NEWS 8 July 2026

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

NEWS 8 July 2026

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

NEWS 7 July 2026

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Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

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 26 June 2026

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments will need to be discussed in light of the sweeping changes proposed to payment entitlements in the next CAP, says Minister Heydon.

NEWS 26 June 2026

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Lead MEP wants to lift the limit on CAP money

Frontloading should play a greater role in the CAP, according to MEPs' head CAP negotiator.

NEWS 26 June 2026

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

The Commission wants member states to pay young farmers top ups in the scheme that is to replace, as well as consider installation aid, in the next CAP.

NEWS 26 June 2026

Ireland now in the driving seat on CAP 2028

Ireland now in the driving seat on CAP 2028

Minister Heydon has said that one of his two central priorities during Ireland’s presidency will be to progress discussions on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027.

NEWS 26 June 2026

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

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

Such a scheme 'would create real opportunities for young farmers and new entrants to establish viable farming enterprises'.

NEWS 26 June 2026

Farmer views: ‘CAP budget is a big issue'

Farmer views: ‘CAP budget is a big issue'

Sarah McIntosh asked dairy farmers at Cork Summer Show what they thought about the EU proposal to scrap the current system of payment entitlements and the impact it could have on their farms.

NEWS 26 June 2026

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