CAP case studies: Four farmers, four very different outcomes under the new CAP

From dairy to tillage, mixed suckler/sheep to young farmer, we take a detailed look at how the revised schemes under the new CAP could impact you and your farm

Dairy farmers will feel the effects of Nitrate rules and Convergence

Ciaran Moran

Dairy farmer: Nitrates rules and convergence to hit

John farms in Co Limerick. A dairy farmer with 90 cows, keeping some of the bull calves to beef, he owns 50 ha and rents a further 16 ha from his neighbour on a long-term lease, which includes the entitlements.