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Spanish beekeeper association president guilty of EU agriculture funding fraud

The association received funds from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the Government of the Canary Islands.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Spanish beekeeper association president guilty of EU agriculture funding fraud

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€4m seized in France in fraud involving fruit and vegetable producers

€4m seized in France in fraud involving fruit and vegetable producers

NEWS 9 October 2026

Couple convicted over €263,000 in EU subsidies for fake cattle farm

Couple convicted over €263,000 in EU subsidies for fake cattle farm

NEWS 9 September 2026

Cowen calls for CAP reform to tackle funds headed to fake cows and Arab royalty

Cowen calls for CAP reform to tackle funds headed to fake cows and Arab royalty

Cowen calls for CAP reform to tackle funds headed to fake cows and Arab royalty

NEWS 2 September 2026

Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

If found guilty, the vineyard owner could face up to six years of imprisonment and a fine of up to €5,000.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

If found guilty, the defendants face custodial sentences of up to five years imprisonment and the applicable criminal fines provided for under Greek law.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Latvian farmer suspected of robotic milking equipment subsidy fraud

Latvian farmer suspected of robotic milking equipment subsidy fraud

The farmer submitted a fabricated video intended to create the false impression that the equipment was fully installed and operational.

NEWS 20 May 2026

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

Criminal liability of the inspectors who authorised subsidy payments still being assessed by the court.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Man in France banned from farming due to CAP fraud

Man in France banned from farming due to CAP fraud

The man was found to have falsely declared he was carrying out agricultural activities to obtain payments and declared an inflated number of cattle to receive coupled CAP aid.

NEWS 20 May 2026

€4.1m fraud over bread for toasting project uncovered in Czechia

€4.1m fraud over bread for toasting project uncovered in Czechia

The two individuals could face between five and 10 years in prison if found guilty, they may also face fines up to €20,000 and €41,000 and be banned from receiving subsidies for five years.

NEWS 20 May 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 May 2026

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How Steven Normoyle built calf-rearing system that works around a full-time job

Steven Normoyle farms between Croom and Adare in Co Limerick, running a calf-to-beef operation, purchasing 95 calves each spring. He also works full-time off the farm, making spring especially busy.

How Steven Normoyle built calf-rearing system that works around a full-time job

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