Farm schemes

122,151 BISS applications submitted

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

SCHEMES 20 May 2026

122,151 BISS applications submitted

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Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

Only 60% of sucklers to get £100 payment

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

SCHEMES 13 May 2026

Farmers urged to submit BISS applications

Farmers urged to submit BISS applications

Farmers urged to submit BISS applications

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 8 April 2026

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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 14 March 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 14 March 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 14 March 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 14 March 2026

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 14 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 14 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 14 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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