Schemes

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

With the nitrates derogation granted for another three years and the Mercusor deal delayed, attention needs to swiftly turn to reversing the funding shortfall in the next CAP budget.

SCHEMES 31 December 2025

The small question of finding €90bn in CAP funding . . .

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Starting 2026 on a positive footing

Starting 2026 on a positive footing

SCHEMES 30 December 2025

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

SCHEMES 20 December 2025

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

SCHEMES 19 December 2025

€8.3 million of payments under Straw Incorporation Measure

€8.3 million of payments under Straw Incorporation Measure

€8.3 million of payments under Straw Incorporation Measure

SCHEMES 17 December 2025

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Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

If on inspection there is some doubt that fencing is a newly installed investment in ACRES, farmers will be asked for supporting receipts, the minister said.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

Schemes update: €9.69m paid in ACRES this week

Schemes update: €9.69m paid in ACRES this week

This week’s payment brings the number of farmers paid to 87% of all farmers, with a Farmers' Charter of Rights meeting this week told that there will be upwards of 95% of cases paid by mid-January.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

The deadline to produce at least one progeny registered with a relevant breed society has been extended from the end of year three to the end of year five.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

Animal identification and movement rules clarification

Animal identification and movement rules clarification

Animal identification and registration (IDR) is governed under EU Legislation as opposed to conditionality, but many CAP schemes require adherence to IDR rules for animals to be eligible for payment.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

Ranking and selection for TAMS tranche nine applications

Ranking and selection for TAMS tranche nine applications

A total of 6,122 applications were submitted in tranche nine of TAMS, which closed for applications on 5 September.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Over 1,200 forgotten farmers applied to the scheme by the closing date of 13 August 2025.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

Clover and multispecies payments start but BISS and CRISS paused

Clover and multispecies payments start but BISS and CRISS paused

There have been no payments under BISS, CRISS and ANC since last week with payment runs for these schemes paused ahead of balancing payments in early December.

SCHEMES 19 November 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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