Schemes

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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On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

SCHEMES 3 June 2026

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

SCHEMES 2 June 2026

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Closing date for Fuel Income Support Scheme extended

Closing date for Fuel Income Support Scheme extended

Closing date for Fuel Income Support Scheme extended

SCHEMES 27 May 2026

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IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

At least €100m is needed in 2027 for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, according to Irish Farmers Association rural development chair John Curran.

SCHEMES 8 May 2026

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is reminding farmers and contractors to apply for the scheme by the deadline of Wednesday 27 May.

SCHEMES 8 May 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 8 May 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 8 May 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 8 May 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 8 May 2026

Over 1,270 applications to €100m fuel scheme

Over 1,270 applications to €100m fuel scheme

The total payment each applicant will receive under the scheme will be calculated once all claims have been submitted.

SCHEMES 8 May 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow 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.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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