Farm Viability
What is Farm Viability?
The objectives of the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) include ensuring a fair standard of living for farmers, stabilising markets, and securing a sufficient and varied food supply. Farm viability and competitiveness are key considerations within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Viability:
Competitiveness:
Within Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan, specific schemes related to competitiveness and viability include:
Farm Viability News

€1.5m Forestry Promotion Funding Announced
The results of the 2025/2026 Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects have been...

Two Opportunities Still Available to Correct BISS Applications
Two important opportunities are still available to farmers who wish to correct their 2025 Basic...

Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2025 Open for Entries
The third edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA), is searching for the...
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Farm Viability Case Studies

Accidentally Becoming a Rural Hub
Accidentally Becoming a Rural Hub1. Overview2. Introduction3. Continuous Farm Investment4. Developing the Suckler Herd5. Developing Burren View Farm Eggs6. ACORNS7. Developing a Local Food Business8. Protecting Biodiversity1. Overview  2. Introduction  3. Continuous...

Effectively Mixing the Traditional with the Modern
Effectively Mixing the Traditional with the Modern1. Overview2. Introduction3. Continuous Farm Investment4. Developing the Suckler Herd5. Developing Burren View Farm Eggs6. ACORNS7. Developing a Local Food Business8. Protecting Biodiversity1. Overview ...

Sustaining The Land For The Next Generation
Sustaining The Land For The Next Generation1. Overview2. Introduction3. Buying The Farm4. Investing in The Farm5. Farming For The Love of it6. Farming Alongside Nature7. Keeping a Connection to The Land8. Image Gallery1. Overview  2. Introduction  3. Buying The...