Young farmers' scheme

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

The combination of succession issues, other career opportunities and organic incentives has led to many farmers 'quiet quitting'.

NEWS 15 February 2026

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

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BISS 2026 opens for applications

BISS 2026 opens for applications

NEWS 13 February 2026

Dawn Farm Foods was listed as QA on Bord Bia website when it was not QA

Dawn Farm Foods was listed as QA on Bord Bia website when it was not QA

NEWS 12 February 2026

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

NEWS 11 February 2026

Important deadline for ACRES rare breeds and for soil samples

Important deadline for ACRES rare breeds and for soil samples

Important deadline for ACRES rare breeds and for soil samples

SCHEMES 11 February 2026

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Deadline to amend SCEP number

Deadline to amend SCEP number

The reference number is a vital component of the scheme, as farmers must calve at least 50% of their reference number annually.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

The closing date for applications has not been set, with the Department saying that it will be advised in due course.

SCHEMES 4 February 2026

Letter on Bord Bia's Quality Assurance schemes

Letter on Bord Bia's Quality Assurance schemes

"Bord Bia QA and market reality disregard" – Thomas Bashford, Co Meath

LETTERS 4 February 2026

NI policy direction was set in 2022

NI policy direction was set in 2022

The direction of travel for farm policies was set by the previous Agriculture Minister.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

ACRES landscape actions reopen for applications

ACRES landscape actions reopen for applications

Farmers in ACRES co-operation areas can apply for funding to implement actions that could boost their results-based payment rates.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

There have been just under 270 new farmers green-lit for organic scheme funding.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Four years ago, Kevin Kelly availed of 60% TAMS grant aid to help fund the purchase of an Amazone ZA-V Profis Tronic, GPS section control spreader, Gary Abbott finds out how the spreader performed.

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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