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ACRES landscape actions decision letters issuing

Current landscape action application window will remain open until 28 May.

NEWS 21 May 2026

ACRES landscape actions decision letters issuing

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More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

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

1LU/ha for payments would leave 80% without CAP support - INHFA

1LU/ha for payments would leave 80% without CAP support - INHFA

1LU/ha for payments would leave 80% without CAP support - INHFA

NEWS 18 May 2026

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

NEWS 14 May 2026

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Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

Minister Heydon is looking to build an alliance with other EU countries opposed to stopping CAP payments for farmers on pensions or those with part-time off-farm jobs.

NEWS 13 May 2026

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

The ICMSA's call for the next CAP to set a minimum stocking rate threshold at the equivalent of four ewes/ac has been labelled 'divisive' by the ICSA.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

Unregistered farmers are losing out on VAT

With input costs soaring and output prices falling, the flat rate payment to unregistered farmers is not covering the payments made through VAT on purchases.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has set out six recommendations to advance climate adaptation and mitigation within the agri-food system and guide ongoing EU policy processes.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

The ICMSA is looking for a tenfold increase in the minimum stocking rate required to claim farm payments beyond 2027.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

In the first year of the scheme, the maximum calving interval for mature cows was 415 days and maximum age of first calving for heifers was 34 months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

MLAs agree to close RHI scheme

MLAs agree to close RHI scheme

The long-running saga around the RHI scheme will soon be coming to a conclusion.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 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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