Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)

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Martin Merrick looks at who is likely to win when it comes to ranking and selection, and who may lose out on grant aid.

INFRASTRUCTURE 24 December 2025

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€8.3 million of payments under Straw Incorporation Measure

€8.3 million of payments under Straw Incorporation Measure

SCHEMES 17 December 2025

Tillage Podcast: poor income figures and a chat with a US farmer

Tillage Podcast: poor income figures and a chat with a US farmer

NEWS 4 December 2025

Tillage Management: rainfall levels, payments and winter jobs

Tillage Management: rainfall levels, payments and winter jobs

Tillage Management: rainfall levels, payments and winter jobs

HUSBANDRY 3 December 2025

Straw payments to commence from 16 December

Straw payments to commence from 16 December

Straw payments to commence from 16 December

NEWS 30 November 2025

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What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

Organic oats are the main outlet for organic tillage farmers in Ireland to sell their produce that offers them a premium price.

NEWS 19 June 2025

Planting oilseed rape? Here’s how prices have been tracking

Planting oilseed rape? Here’s how prices have been tracking

Oilseed rape can make a nice profit on farms. Growers should take opportunities to sell where possible during the year.

MARKETS 19 June 2025

Tillage Management: harvest continues with straw to bale and incorporate

Tillage Management: harvest continues with straw to bale and incorporate

It’s very busy on tillage farms at present with harvesting, baling, and cultivations being carried out.

HUSBANDRY 19 June 2025

Department is a loyal straw customer - Teagasc

Department is a loyal straw customer - Teagasc

It is a difficult time on tillage farms financially and everything needs to be considered.

NEWS 19 June 2025

Minister Heydon a major fan of Straw Incorporation Measure

Minister Heydon a major fan of Straw Incorporation Measure

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said he is a fan of the Straw Incorporation Measure and its benefits for the tillage sector.

NEWS 19 June 2025

Mushroom growers seek changes to straw scheme

Mushroom growers seek changes to straw scheme

In total, 66,482ha of land was accepted into SIM so this measure could see over 250,000t of straw taken out of the market.

NEWS 19 June 2025

Straw Incorporation Measure to go ahead as planned in 2025

Straw Incorporation Measure to go ahead as planned in 2025

Farmers who commit to chop and incorporate straw from eligible crops will receive a payment on up to 40ha.

NITRATES 19 June 2025

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