farm incomes

Despite some positives in negotiations, 24% CAP cut still on the table - ICSA

Direct payments are a vital part of farm income, and farmers need clarity on what the proposed changes will mean for them, ICSA rural development chair Edmond Phelan said.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Despite some positives in negotiations, 24% CAP cut still on the table - ICSA

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Where to next for the tillage sector?

Where to next for the tillage sector?

NEWS 27 October 2026

Future BISS payment rates could be means tested

Future BISS payment rates could be means tested

NEWS 22 October 2026

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 17 October 2026

Harris highlighted last year's farm incomes but my wallet tells another story

Harris highlighted last year's farm incomes but my wallet tells another story

Harris highlighted last year's farm incomes but my wallet tells another story

DEALER 14 October 2026

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Cash flow planning for lower milk prices and higher costs on dairy farms

Cash flow planning for lower milk prices and higher costs on dairy farms

Brendan Horan advises that now is the ideal time to review the cash position of the farm for the remainder of 2026 and make plans for the next six months

MANAGEMENT 14 October 2026

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

The ICSA does not begrudge other workers seeking better pay, but farmers face the same rising costs and need to earn a decent living too, its rural development chair Edmond Phelan said.

NEWS 13 October 2026

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

In 2022, a year marked by historically high milk prices in Ireland, EU payments accounted for just 41% of farm incomes; the share has now dropped below 40%.

NEWS 10 October 2026

Budget falls short on climate, water and nature investment - IFA

Budget falls short on climate, water and nature investment - IFA

Fuel and fertiliser supports are welcomed, but greater funding is needed to help farmers deliver on climate, water and nature targets, the IFA environment chair said.

NEWS 9 October 2026

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

From an agricultural point of view, the risks and possibilities for Ireland have never been greater.

VIEWPOINTS 30 September 2026

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

ICMSA leader hits out at comments from Minister Heydon, who described CAP negotiations as having taking a step closer to delivering fair farm incomes.

LETTERS 29 September 2026

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

Farmers told Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan that a major reduction in CAP funding could cost Offaly €9.1 million every year between 2028 and 2034 and put around 100 local jobs at risk annually.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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