Farm Schemes

Farmers most reliant on CAP most at risk of cuts - Teagasc

Every €1 in direct payment cuts on the sectors most reliant on schemes could knock more than €1 off farm incomes.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Farmers most reliant on CAP most at risk of cuts - Teagasc

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Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

NEWS 8 April 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopened for applications

Producer organisation scheme reopened for applications

SCHEMES 8 April 2026

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

NEWS 8 April 2026

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

MANAGEMENT 1 April 2026

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ICMSA urges Minister to support call for EU voluntary milk reduction scheme

ICMSA urges Minister to support call for EU voluntary milk reduction scheme

The ICMSA president expressed disappointment that Ireland is not currently supporting the call and said that next Monday gives the Minister the opportunity to back the proposal.

NEWS 6 March 2026

€12/ewe CAP sheep scheme open to new participants

€12/ewe CAP sheep scheme open to new participants

Qualifying sheep farmers not currently participating in the SIS can now apply to enter the scheme for year 4.

MARKETS 6 March 2026

Schemes update: higher BVD payment confined to calves removed within 10 days

Schemes update: higher BVD payment confined to calves removed within 10 days

The payment rate for a BVD-positive animal removed between day 11 and day 21 of the first positive or inconclusive test result remains at €30 per head.

NEWS 6 March 2026

Deadline for voluntary ACRES courses

Deadline for voluntary ACRES courses

Tranche one participants in ACRES will be paid €156 for completion of the course while approved trainers will receive €90 per applicant.

SCHEMES 6 March 2026

Last chance to apply for tillage support scheme

Last chance to apply for tillage support scheme

The scheme, which offers a support payment of €110/ha for certain cereal crops up to a maximum area of 100ha, closes for applications on Monday 9 March 2026.

SCHEMES 6 March 2026

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

The 2026 scheme is not expected to open until August leaving some farmers with weanlings born in the second half of 2025 questioning what they need to do to safeguard payment.

SUCKLERS 6 March 2026

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

Applications submitted under tranche nine and which were unsuccessful for selection in either tranche nine or 10 can be resubmitted until Friday 13 March 2026.

SCHEMES 6 March 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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