Farm schemes

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

While the scheme is not expected to open until August, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed similar actions as in 2025 with the addition of bluetongue virus vaccination

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

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What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

NEWS 10 June 2026

Some of the biggest BISS payments get even bigger

Some of the biggest BISS payments get even bigger

NEWS 29 May 2026

122,151 BISS applications submitted

122,151 BISS applications submitted

122,151 BISS applications submitted

SCHEMES 20 May 2026

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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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 1 April 2026

Farmers urged to submit BISS applications

Farmers urged to submit BISS applications

The upcoming BISS deadline of midnight on Friday 15 May is a critical deadline for many other area-based schemes

SCHEMES 1 April 2026

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

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 1 April 2026

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

There has been a high level of queries in particular regarding the footbathing action and the prohibited use of copper and zinc sulphate

NEWS 1 April 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopened for applications

Producer organisation scheme reopened for applications

Grant funding of up to €10,000 per annum is available to cover eligible administrative costs, including hiring personnel and acquiring relevant technology with another €3,000 for legal fees

SCHEMES 1 April 2026

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

The scheme is delivered in partnership between the Department of Agriculture and the Heritage Council.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

This week's notes summarise actions included in the sheep welfare scheme

MANAGEMENT 1 April 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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