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ICMSA sticks to 1LU/ha active farmer definition as it wants headage off table

The ICMSA does not want to see coupled income supports introduced in the 2028-2034 CAP as it warned that any headage would require a reduction in funds for area-based schemes.

NEWS 17 June 2026

ICMSA sticks to 1LU/ha active farmer definition as it wants headage off table

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Dairy Management: grassland management, feeding meal and spreading slurry

Dairy Management: grassland management, feeding meal and spreading slurry

MANAGEMENT 10 June 2026

Common-sense approach should apply to nitrates rules - ICSA

Common-sense approach should apply to nitrates rules - ICSA

NEWS 4 June 2026

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

NEWS 1 June 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

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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 1 April 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 1 April 2026

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

The maps can be used to denote areas where slurry can be applied with a splash plate as opposed to LESS equipment.

SCHEMES 1 April 2026

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

With the year getting off to a slow start and lower volumes of fertiliser applied, there is a risk that some farms may fail to capitalise on peak May growth and face a feed shortage down the line.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 April 2026

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Frustration is growing among farmers over the TAMS rank and selection process, with many farmers finding it difficult to avail of slurry storage and solar grants, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Beef Management: stocking rates, breeding and weed control.

Beef Management: stocking rates, breeding and weed control.

Martin Merrick discusses some key tasks to be completed, with grass buyers having to purchase stock to satisfy ANC, breeding kicking off and controlling weeds in grassland swards.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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