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Inside the Farmers Journal: will CAP payments to older farmers be scrapped?

This week, the team discusses the ongoing fiasco between the IFA and Bord Bia, CAP payments to older farmers and milk price cuts.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: will CAP payments to older farmers be scrapped?

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Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 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

NEWS 3 February 2026

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

NEWS 31 January 2026

‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

‘Enhanced’ ANC and return to headage on minister’s agenda for next CAP

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

The project had been hailed as hugely successful across it’s 8 year lifespan, having recently been the recipient of prestigious archaeological awards.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

As wind and energy infrastructure continues to roll out, the key question is, what does it mean for farmers?

RENEWABLES 21 January 2026

Grants see over 3,000 vacant homes returned to use

Grants see over 3,000 vacant homes returned to use

Of the 16,607 applications received under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, almost 13,000 have been approved.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

The Commission's proposals for the next CAP should be considered by farmers making plans on foot of entitlement values, Minister Heydon said.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Department seeks clarity on EU plans to axe BISS

Department seeks clarity on EU plans to axe BISS

The Commission has said the new DABIS is to pay out an average of €130-240/ha, with rates increased for young farmers, female farmers, farmers in ANCs and mixed farms.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

Department appears frosty to €3,000 for small farmers

The Commission sees lump sums for smaller farmers as a means of allowing them to avail of CAP funding with less red tape.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Under the current CAP proposals, Ireland must scrape together a combined €5.6bn in tax revenue, or non-allocated EU funds, if farming is to hold its current CAP funding levels after 2027.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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