Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)

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

This week’s podcast has news on tillage incomes and a chat with a US farmer in Iowa, one of the biggest cropping states in the United States.

NEWS 4 December 2025

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

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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

NEWS 30 November 2025

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

NEWS 28 October 2025

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

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

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

MARKETS 12 August 2025

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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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 June 2025

Tillage Management: straw, sunshine and open days

Tillage Management: straw, sunshine and open days

The weather looks like it is picking up and there are plenty of jobs which it is needed for on tillage farms.

HUSBANDRY 17 June 2025

Straw Incorporation Measure a ‘rare, good news story’ for tillage - IFA

Straw Incorporation Measure a ‘rare, good news story’ for tillage - IFA

It comes after the Minister for Agriculture announced that all 3,057 applicants who applied for the SIM in 2025 will be accepted.

NEWS 17 June 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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