Budget 2026

Minister wants changes to 2026 tillage scheme to better target €30m funds

Minister Heydon has pointed towards a more targeted €30m tillage scheme opening next year than was opened this year.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Minister wants changes to 2026 tillage scheme to better target €30m funds

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SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

NEWS 12 November 2025

Payment rate cuts to sheep and beef schemes ‘unfair’ - ICSA

Payment rate cuts to sheep and beef schemes ‘unfair’ - ICSA

NEWS 7 November 2025

€42m in Budget 2026 for water quality projects

€42m in Budget 2026 for water quality projects

€42m in Budget 2026 for water quality projects

NEWS 20 October 2025

Food inflation is necessary

Food inflation is necessary

Food inflation is necessary

DEALER 15 October 2025

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Approval for 40% of TAMS tranche eight applications

Approval for 40% of TAMS tranche eight applications

There is 54% of applications recorded as in progress with the remaining balance of applications rejected or withdrawn

SCHEMES 9 October 2025

Agri contractors set for rate hike after the budget

Agri contractors set for rate hike after the budget

Last week's budget has increased wage costs, due to minimum wage increases and further increases for fuel prices set to come into play with the increased carbon tax in May 2026.

NEWS 9 October 2025

Department working towards target to increase tillage area

Department working towards target to increase tillage area

The Department of Agriculture says it is still working towards the target outlined in the Climate Action Plan to increase the tillage area.

NEWS 9 October 2025

Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

Department of Agriculture officials and officials from the Department of Finance “worked through proposals” on an income volatility tool in the months ahead of the budget.

NEWS 9 October 2025

Opinion: we are watching tillage fall without a plan to stop it

Opinion: we are watching tillage fall without a plan to stop it

Tillage area has fallen dramatically over the years and is at serious risk of dropping further.

NEWS 9 October 2025

Opinion: with Budget 2026 now revealed, the CAP budget D-day looms closer

Opinion: with Budget 2026 now revealed, the CAP budget D-day looms closer

We can expect the CAP budget for 2028-2035 to be determined over the next 12 months. But will Micheál Martin be leading negotiations for Ireland and for Europe?

OPINION 9 October 2025

Listen: Budget 2026 Farming Focus - your questions answered

Listen: Budget 2026 Farming Focus - your questions answered

Tune in to hear the Irish Farmers Journal team answer your questions on how Budget 2026 will affect your farm.

NEWS 9 October 2025

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