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€37m in ACRES balancing payments issue to farmers

While over 99% of all participants are fully paid for of their participation in the scheme in respect of 2023 and 2024, payments still have to issue in respect of some contracts, says Minister.

SCHEMES 20 April 2026

€37m in ACRES balancing payments issue to farmers

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TAMS ranking and selection to be kept under review

TAMS ranking and selection to be kept under review

SCHEMES 19 April 2026

2026 dairy-beef weighing scheme opened

2026 dairy-beef weighing scheme opened

SCHEMES 15 April 2026

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

SCHEMES 12 April 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopened for applications

Producer organisation scheme reopened for applications

Producer organisation scheme reopened for applications

SCHEMES 8 April 2026

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16 farmer clinics for BISS and scheme applications

16 farmer clinics for BISS and scheme applications

The clinics will provide one-to-one support to assist farmers to submit their scheme applications in advance of the 15 May 2026 deadline date

SCHEMES 6 March 2026

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Farmers wishing to install solar panels for domestic use may apply for support from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the Department official said.

SCHEMES 6 March 2026

Grants of up to €5,000 for advice about traditional farm houses

Grants of up to €5,000 for advice about traditional farm houses

Expanded grant scheme to fund conservation advice for traditional homes opens for applications.

SCHEMES 6 March 2026

Minister has no plans to reopen ACRES

Minister has no plans to reopen ACRES

Almost 54,000 farmers are currently enrolled in tranches one and two of the ACRES scheme.

SCHEMES 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

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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National Cultivate Week: celebrating farmers and credit unions that back them

On most farms right now, calving is winding down, cattle are out and the decisions that shape the rest of the year are coming thick and fast.

National Cultivate Week: celebrating farmers and credit unions that back them

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