CAP / Schemes
How does the Irish 'cheque in the post' compare to Europe?
The average direct payment across the European Union (EU) was €266/ha in 2015. Ireland’s average direct payment came in just above...
Direct Payments
Agri-Business
CAP explained...why and when was it set up?
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) can be hard to understand at times. Over a series of articles AgriLand will explain...
Sponsored
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
Subsidies account for almost 50% of 'operating farm surplus' in 2017
Net subsidies from direct payments totalled at more than €1.6 billion – or 47% – of operating surplus on farms...
Agri Politics
'Degressive payments will help CAP reach genuine farmers' - Hogan
Reducing CAP support for larger farms through degressive payments is one of the key options the EU is considering under...
Agri-Business
CAP 2020: ICOS opposes mandatory capping and degressive direct support payments
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has voiced its opposition to the possibility of mandatory capping and degressive direct support...
Agri-Business
€433 million in unused crisis reserve funding to be reimbursed to EU farmers
It has been confirmed that a total of €433 million in unused crisis reserve funding for the agriculture sector will be...
Beef
Cattle fattening breaks even before support payments - Teagasc
Cattle enterprises are, by far, the most popular across the country. Of the 83,377 farms represented by the Teagasc National...
Beef
No profit to be made from production on the average suckler farm - Teagasc
Increases in support payments led to higher suckler farm income figures in 2016, which otherwise would not have been the...
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...
Sheep
Only 24% of Irish sheep farms are 'viable' - Teagasc
Only 24% of sheep farms in Ireland are ‘viable’ according to Teagasc. The National Farm Survey revealed, of the 12,758...
Rural Life
Where is the most profitable farming region in Ireland?
Regions where dairying is most prevalent are generally more profitable and have a lower reliance on direct payments, according to Teagasc’s...
CAP / Schemes
Direct payments keeping the average Irish drystock farm afloat
The average direct payment was €17,932 in 2016, accounting for 75% of farm income, a preliminary estimate from Teagasc’s National Farm Survey...
CAP / Schemes
Changes in National Reserve application criteria 'severely criticised'
Changes in the application criteria for the 2017 National Reserve and Young Farmers’ Scheme have been severely criticised by Fianna...
Agri-Business
Call for direct funding levels to be retained in Northern Ireland
Securing adequate direct funding levels for cattle and sheep farmers and avoiding a cheap import policy, must be priorities for...
Agri Politics
Almost 50% of Ireland's direct payments go to just 12% of farmers
Almost 50% of Ireland’s direct payments under Pillar 1 of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) went to just 12% of...
Sponsored
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...
N.Ireland
Exchange rate boosts north's farm payments by £39m
A weaker Sterling has boosted the amount of money farmers in Northern Ireland will receive under direct payments this year....
CAP / Schemes
'It is critical that all farmers receive their Basic Payment by October 16'
It is simply critical that all farmers receive their Basic Payment Scheme and Areas of Natural Constraint payments by October 16...
Agri Politics
EU proposals to help farmers include 70% advance on direct payments
The measures announced by the European Commission to help farmers include the facility for Member States to advance up to...
Agri-Business
ICMSA expresses security concerns around publication of Direct Payment details
The President of ICMSA John Comer, said that his Association has genuine concerns about the fairness and security of the...