Basic Income Support for Sustainability

BISS money moving from east to west

On average counties in the east of the country received a lower overall level of payment compared to counties on the western seaboard.

SCHEMES 4 June 2026

BISS money moving from east to west

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Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

Where does your BISS payment sit compared to other farmers’?

NEWS 3 June 2026

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

SCHEMES 3 June 2026

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

NEWS 1 June 2026

Some of the biggest BISS payments get even bigger

Some of the biggest BISS payments get even bigger

Some of the biggest BISS payments get even bigger

NEWS 29 May 2026

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Your badger scheme questions answered

Your badger scheme questions answered

The on-farm biosecurity scheme was launched last week, with a €6m fund capable of providing grant aid to 7,500 applicants in 2026.

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 April 2026

122,151 BISS applications submitted

122,151 BISS applications submitted

Attention has now turned to amendments, with a window available until 31 May to amend applications without penalty.

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

Over 122,000 BISS and area-based scheme applications submitted by deadline

Over 122,000 BISS and area-based scheme applications submitted by deadline

One of the key milestones is the 15 May deadline Minister Heydon is 'delighted' that so many farmers have submitted their forms on time.

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

The figure of 107,210 applications submitted as of 11 May leaves in the region of 13,000 applications to be submitted in the final days

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

The maps can be used to denote areas where slurry can be applied with a splash plate as opposed to LESS equipment.

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

20 things to know about the Fuel Income Support Scheme

20 things to know about the Fuel Income Support Scheme

The €100m Fuel Income Support Scheme opens on Wednesday 6 May for farmers and contractors, see the most frequently asked questions answered by the Department.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Possible CAP delay boosts trading of entitlements

Possible CAP delay boosts trading of entitlements

Last week’s insinuation by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon that there is a high likelihood of the current CAP rolling over to 2028 is improving the prospect of buying entitlements.

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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