CAP / Schemes
CAP complaints from farmers could be heard by EU - commissioner
New regulations which will come into effect on January 1, 2023 could open the door for farmers to “submit complaints”...
Common Agricultural Policy
Agri-Business
New CAP measures for women in farming welcome - IFA
New initiatives in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan to improve the number of women in farming in...
CAP / Schemes
EU Commission approves Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, August 31) approved the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans for Ireland and six other...
Agri-Business
EU Council: CAP plans among Czech presidency priorities
Securing approval for Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans as soon as possible is among the Czech Republic’s priorities for...
CAP / Schemes
BPS 2023: Proof of 'active' farmer status will have to be 'recent'
Applicants not deemed as ‘active farmers’ by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) next year will be...
Dairy Technical
The implications of NAP banding on Irish dairy farms
Under the current proposed Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), dairy farmers may see the introduction of banding. Currently the excretion rate...
Environment
Agri emissions reduction since 1990s: EU -21%; Ireland -1%
While greenhouse gas emissions from European agriculture have tracked downwards over the last 25 years, Ireland’s performance has been at...
Agri Politics
5% CAP cut is 'best possible proposal' - Brussels budget chief
The recommended 5% reduction to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget is “the best possible proposal” for agriculture, Frank Bollen...
CAP / Schemes
Concern mounts that next CAP reform will be pushed back
Some concern is mounting over the possible need for “transitional arrangements” to be implemented ahead of the introduction of the...
Agri Politics
Creed voices fears over 'genuine farmer' definition based on income tests
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has expressed concerns over how Ireland will precisely define a...
Beef
Creed hints at 'early slaughter premium' to support sucklers
The Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, is considering the introduction of an “early slaughter premium” as...
Agri Politics
'I am extremely disappointed at proposed CAP cuts' - Creed
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has stated that he is “extremely disappointed” at cuts proposed...
Agri Politics
France rejects CAP cuts as Creed meets officials in Paris
The French Minister for Agriculture and Food, Stephane Travert, has rejected the European Commission’s proposal for a 5% reduction in...
Agri Politics
'Direct payment cuts won't affect average farmer on 40ha or less'
Proposals to cap direct payments at €60,000 means the “average farmer” with 40ha or less should not be affected by...
Agri-Business
'This is a very fair outcome for farmers' - Hogan on 5% CAP budget cut
The proposed 5% reduction to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget is a “very fair outcome” for farmers, EU Commissioner for Agriculture...
Agri Politics
CAP budget to total at €365 billion for next 7 years
The “modernised” Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will have a budget of €365 billion and will continue to be built around...
N.Ireland
New CAP review procedures to come into force
New procedures for Northern Irish farmers applying for a ‘review of decisions‘ under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will come...
Agri-Business
'CAP changes need to reflect the majority of farmers' - INHFA
With Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) payments now forming a substantial part of farm income it is “critical” these payments reflect...
