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Editorial: Tullamore shines in summer sun

The majority of farmers at Tullamore Show spend what they make on the farm and indeed in rural Ireland, in local communities.

VIEWPOINTS 13 August 2025

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One third of ACRES scorecards submitted

One third of ACRES scorecards submitted

SCHEMES 6 August 2025

Almost 900 apply for new nature scheme

Almost 900 apply for new nature scheme

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 August 2025

UFU says A5 landowners ‘remain in the dark’

UFU says A5 landowners ‘remain in the dark’

UFU says A5 landowners ‘remain in the dark’

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 July 2025

UFU in search of new CEO

UFU in search of new CEO

UFU in search of new CEO

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 July 2025

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Watch: Minister confident CAP can be saved from Commission's cuts

Watch: Minister confident CAP can be saved from Commission's cuts

Minister Heydon expects significant change to the Commission's CAP budget plans before they are finalised.

NEWS 19 July 2025

Watch: 20% CAP cut a 'decent' place to start but not to end – Minister Heydon

Watch: 20% CAP cut a 'decent' place to start but not to end – Minister Heydon

Minister Heydon holds his concerns for the next CAP against the context of there being plenty of road left to travel to change the Commission's plans.

NEWS 19 July 2025

Two-year scramble to stop the cuts

Two-year scramble to stop the cuts

MEPs and ministers look set to push for significant changes to the proposals initially tabled by the Commission, before the next CAP comes into play.

NEWS 19 July 2025

CAP turns on pensioners just as it becomes one itself

CAP turns on pensioners just as it becomes one itself

The Common Agricultural Policy was born in Brussels in 1962

DEALER 19 July 2025

CAP: farm climate grants of up to €200,000 proposed as budget under pressure

CAP: farm climate grants of up to €200,000 proposed as budget under pressure

Although new lump sum payments have been put on the table for farmers' climate transition, the CAP's dedicated budget is under pressure.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 July 2025

What could CAP changes mean for tillage farmers?

What could CAP changes mean for tillage farmers?

The next CAP will be discussed and decided upon in talks over the next number of months and years and the tillage lobby will need to be strong.

NEWS 19 July 2025

Unveiled: ACRES landscape actions with €50m budget

Unveiled: ACRES landscape actions with €50m budget

There is an extensive range of landscape actions, including habitat and wildlife support, tackling invasive species, scrub removal, infrastructure improvements and hydromorphoogy.

SCHEMES 19 July 2025

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Celebrating our agricultural roots: 10 must-see events for Heritage Week

From rare breeds to viking fields, this year’s heritage week invites you to reconnect with Ireland’s farming past and sustainable future.

Celebrating our agricultural roots: 10 must-see events for Heritage Week

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