N.Ireland
Over £301 million in NI Direct Payments to issue on day one
A total of £301,755,000 in Direct Payments will issue to Northern Ireland farmers on the first day of payments for...
Direct Payments
CAP / Schemes
Department outlines CAP 'case studies' to highlight changes
With the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s draft Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan (CSP) still generating talk, the...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
How will farmers get direct payments under the new CAP?
Direct payments are a key part of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – so farmers will be keen to know...
Agri Politics
Fears of new CAP being 'disadvantage to those actually farming'
The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is in danger of moving away from its original purpose of food supply –...
CAP / Schemes
Who received the highest direct payments per county in 2020?
This week, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine published a list of beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)...
CAP / Schemes
Revealed: Top 10 CAP direct payment beneficiaries for 2020
The below list details the 10 beneficiaries who received the highest direct payments under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) last...
Agri-Business
BPS entitlements: Impact of 85% convergence laid bare in DAFM modelling
The impact of an 85% convergence in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could have a serious impression on the...
Agri Politics
Direction of CAP reform 'could destroy farm viability in Ireland'
The direction of the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has the “potential to destroy farm viability in Ireland”,...
Sponsored
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 Politics
Linear cut to farmers' 2021 direct payments 'hugely regrettable'
There will be a linear cut of just over 2% on all direct payments for 2021 due to the reduced...
CAP / Schemes
Farm schemes in 2020: When can farmers expect payment?
The maximum payout of this year’s farm schemes, given the difficulties arising from Covid-19 restrictions, has been called for by...
CAP / Schemes
Direct payments accounted for 160% of suckler farmer incomes last year
Direct payments from the EU in the form of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and various other schemes accounted for...
CAP / Schemes
'Inspected farmers will not see payment delays' - IFA
Direct payments to farmers selected for inspection by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will not be delayed...
CAP / Schemes
2019 CAP payments 'expose inequalities in Irish agriculture' - Carthy
The publication last week of the beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments for 2019 “expose obscene inequalities at the...
CAP / Schemes
Who were the highest CAP direct payment beneficiaries in each county?
Last week, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine published a list of beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)...
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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
Revealed: Top 10 CAP direct payment beneficiaries for 2019
The recipients who received the largest payments under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2019 have been revealed. The below...
CAP / Schemes
Advance payments increase amid CAP flexibility moves - EU
The European Commission has adopted two measures to help the agri-food sector as of today, Thursday, April 16, the authority...
Agri Politics
Calls made for 'direct payment without conditionality' for producers
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has a duty of care to protect all farmers and producers –...
CAP / Schemes
English farmers' BPS payments to reduce by between 5% and 25% in 2021
English farmers are set to see their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments cut by between 5% and 25% as of...