Fuel Income Support Scheme

The Fuel Income Support Scheme has been introduced as a targeted income support to assist farmers, agricultural contractors and fishers facing unprecedented increases in fuel costs. The payments will cover the months of March up to the end of July 2026, which coincides with peak fuel usage on farms.

On 12 April, the Government approved measures to mitigate increased energy costs for households and businesses. This included a Fuel Income Support Scheme for farming and fisheries totalling €20 million per month for the five-month period March to July 2026 to be paid based on historic usage of Marked Gas Oil (MGO ‘green diesel’)

The fuel income support is targeted towards Farmers and Agricultural/Forestry contractors who have and will continue to use MGO.

A Farmer for the purpose of the Income Support is defined as an individual who has

• submitted a Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application in 2025 and was deemed as an active farmer in 2025.
• Has continued to actively farm in 2026 and will submit a valid BISS application.

Or

• In the case of Intensive enterprise like pig or poultry, be registered with DAFM in 2025 as a producer and continue to do so in 2026.

New Entrants to farming in 2026, will be considered where they have applied for a herdnumber on or before 15 May 2026 and have submitted a BISS 2026 Application and are deemed an active farmer.

An Agricultural/Forestry Contractor for the purpose of the scheme is defined as an individual/company that

• provides agricultural or forestry services,
• is registered for VAT and tax compliant.
• Operated as an Agricultural/Forestry Contractor in 2025
• Continues to operate as an Agricultural/Forestry Contractor in 2026

New entrants to Agriculture/Forestry Contracting in 2026 will be considered where they are VAT registered and can provide receipts for MGO purchased for use in 2026.

A farmer or their agent can apply online via the Department’s Myagfood.ie system.

MyAgFood – Schemes & Services - -Application for Payment Fuel Income Support Scheme

New Entrants to farming in 2026, can download the Fuel Income Support Scheme Application form, completing Part 1.

Agricultural/Forestry Contractors can apply for the scheme by downloading the Fuel Income Support Scheme Contractor Application form and completing Part 2.

Agricultural/Forestry Contractors will also need to need to register as a client of DAFM and provide their bank details to allow for payment processing. (appendix 2 and 4)

Completed application forms, CCM client registration and Bank account forms can be submitted to fuelsub@agriculture.gov.ie

Supporting Documentation

Fuel Income Support (FISS) Terms and Conditions and Application Form

Appendix 1 - CCM registration form Individual

Appendix 2 – CCM registration form Company

Appendix 3 – Bank Registration Form FARMER

Appendix 4 – Bank Registration Form Agricultural / Forestry CONTRACTOR

The rate of payment subject to respecting the overall budget is anticipated to be 20 cent per litre of MGO

Queries can be directed to 057 8674422 or FuelSub@agriculture.gov.ie

Fuel Income Support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Fuel Income Support Scheme Privacy Notice