Agri Politics
What's the political pedigree of the new EU agri commissioner?
As we’ve covered on Agriland this week, the EU will soon have a new agriculture chief to oversee its regulations...
CAP 2023-2027
Agri-Business
OECD: CAP must address gender bias and generational renewal
The EU agriculture sector is undergoing structural change but needs to address gender bias, generational renewal and labour issues, according...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
OECD report calls for better targeting of EU farmer payments
The targeting of direct payments to farmers should be improved to reflect the “ambitious policy goals” of the EU, according...
CAP / Schemes
CAP: Report claims Irish strategic plan contains 'fairwashing tricks'
A new report has claimed that Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan 2023-2027 contains a number of “fairwashing tricks”....
Agri-Business
Map: How many ACRES applications in your county?
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that 46,230 farmers across the country applied for the...
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”...
CAP / Schemes
EU Commission approves all 28 CAP Strategic Plans
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, December 14), approved all 28 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans, one for each...
CAP / Schemes
Minister to call for flexibility in CAP implementation today
The importance of flexibility from the European Commission and member states during the implementation of the new Common Agricultural Policy...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
EU Commission approves CAP Strategic Plans from 3 countries
The European Commission has approved the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans submitted by Germany, Greece and Lithuania. The commission...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Stronger CAP needed after 2027
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski has said that a stronger Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will...
Rural Life
Watch: Farmland - New CAP and Budget 2023
This week’s episode of Farmland focusses on the recent approval of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by government, and what Budget...
CAP / Schemes
Farmers' individual stocking rates for new CAP now available
The individual stocking rates for farmers for schemes under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are now available through the...
Rural Life
Minister Humphreys welcomes CAP Strategic Plan approval
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Thursday, September 1) welcomed the announcement that the European Commission...
CAP / Schemes
CAP shows 'dismal display of support' for young farmers
Macra na Feirme has said that the approval of Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan by the European Commission...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
CAP / Schemes
CAP plan 'no longer fit for purpose' due to cost increases
Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan is “no longer fit for purpose” due to increasing costs for farmers, one...
CAP / Schemes
CAP Strategic Plan criticised following EU approval
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan, as submitted by Minister for...
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...
CAP / Schemes
CAP plan: Dairy beef scheme to focus on 'keeping calves on island'
Ireland’s revised Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan that was resubmitted to the European Commission at the end of July...