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Rise in number of farmers receiving the pension

The decrease is due to the aging farming population, with more farmers now in receipt of a pension, Teagasc's survey suggests.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Rise in number of farmers receiving the pension

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Lack of farmer pension pots putting pressure on succession

Lack of farmer pension pots putting pressure on succession

NEWS 8 July 2026

Fewer farm households with off-farm incomes

Fewer farm households with off-farm incomes

NEWS 7 July 2026

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

What tools could the next CAP have for young farmers?

NEWS 1 July 2026

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

Critical CAP for pensioners and part-time farmers

NEWS 10 June 2026

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Pensions: giving you the best of both worlds

Pensions: giving you the best of both worlds

Contributing to a pension makes sense both from an investment and a tax standpoint

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 7 January 2026

CAP payments v State pensions

CAP payments v State pensions

"I would say "hands off pensioners' CAP payments." – Marian Dalton, Co Carlow

LETTERS 7 January 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

A definitive direction has yet to emerge in the European Parliament on Brussels' plans to axe CAP payments for farmers who receive a pension.

NEWS 7 January 2026

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

EU looks for farmer pension system to be set-up

'We want that member states set up a proper farmer pension system,' a senior official in Brussels has said.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Commissioner Hansen has said that plans to axe CAP income supports for farmers receiving a pension would not affect their ability to draw down agri-environmental payments or investment aid.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Along with the Central Bank and the ESRI, the Fiscal Council has also been urging caution.

VIEWPOINTS 7 January 2026

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

The recent change to agricultural and business relief for inheritance tax in the UK reduces potential tax bills for large farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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