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IFA reopens debate on headage payments

IFA president Francie Gorman wants to see the association revisit the issue of headage payments, but does not want entitlements scrapped.

NEWS 14 January 2026

IFA reopens debate on headage payments

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Payments to farmers under TAMS top €120m

Payments to farmers under TAMS top €120m

NEWS 14 January 2026

€23.5m in annual forestry premium payments begin issuing

€23.5m in annual forestry premium payments begin issuing

NEWS 14 January 2026

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

Average income payment of €240/ha needed in next CAP - IFA

NEWS 7 January 2026

Farm funding included in NI draft budget

Farm funding included in NI draft budget

Farm funding included in NI draft budget

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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IGGG seeks coupled tillage payments in next CAP

IGGG seeks coupled tillage payments in next CAP

Coupled tillage payments and an organic scheme that opens annually are among the calls that have been made for the next CAP's funds to the Oireachtas agriculture committee.

NEWS 30 December 2025

US farmers to receive crop payment by end of February

US farmers to receive crop payment by end of February

US crop farmers are due to receive crop payment under the Farming Bridge Assistance Programme by 28 February.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Five EU policies for farmers to watch in 2026

Five EU policies for farmers to watch in 2026

The year 2026 will see a flurry of policy moves in Brussels that will impact farmers, with the year to be a crucial one for both CAP and Mercosur.

NEWS 30 December 2025

New NPWS scheme in the works

New NPWS scheme in the works

Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan said he would like to see a new, expanded version of the Farm Plan Scheme.

NEWS 30 December 2025

More changes to NI milk pricing

More changes to NI milk pricing

A number of changes are expected to milk payment models from January 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

New scheme rules apply to NI farms

New scheme rules apply to NI farms

The seven Farm Sustainability Standards effectively replace the long-standing cross-compliance requirements in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

New rules and penalties for NI farmers in 2026

New rules and penalties for NI farmers in 2026

The seven new Farm Sustainability Standards will replace the long-standing cross compliance requirements.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

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