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Using two-factor authentication to log into AgFood.ie

Why has two-factor authentication been introduced on AgFood.ie?

Two-factor authentication has been introduced to improve customer security and to help protect your data.

How do I set up two-factor authentication on AgFood.ie?

Here’s how to set up two-factor authentication on AgFood.ie:

  1. Click the Login button
  2. Enter your username and click Continue
  3. Enter your password and click Login
  4. Enter your Personal Access Code (PAC) and click Login
  5. Enter your mobile number to get a one-time login code, then click Validate
  6. Enter the one-time code you receive on your phone and click Login

Once you've done this, you won’t need your PAC number again for subsequent logins. From now on, you will use a one-time code for logging in.

Please retain your PAC as this will be required if you need to update your registered mobile or reset your password.

How do I log-in to AgFood.ie once two-factor authentication has been set up?

Once two-factor authentication has been set up on AgFood.ie, you log-in by doing the following:

  1. Click the Login button.
  2. Enter your username, click Continue, then enter your password.
  3. Enter the one-time code sent to your phone and click Login.

Can I use MyGovID to log-in to AgFood.ie?

You have the option to access AgFood.ie using a MyGovID log in. This is a secure and convenient way to access multiple government services – no need to remember multiple usernames and passwords.

Find out more about MyGovID here.

You can also watch this video which explains the log-in process:

Your guide to two-factor authentication for AgFood.ie

Agfood.ie

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provides a range of online services through agfood.ie.

Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS)

  • make applications online for BISS and other 2023 area based schemes
  • edit maps online relating your land parcels / plots
  • information on entitlements

Login or register at agfood.ie to access the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) SchemeBasic Payment Scheme service.

Animal Identification and Movement System

Bovine

  • calf birth registration facility
  • cattle herd register facility

Login or register at agfood.ie to access the calf birth registration or cattle herd register facility.

Equine

Link to equine UELN/Chip Checker UELN/Chip Checker

Forestry Services

IFORIS Internet allows Registered Foresters:

  • to track online the progress of any pre-approval forestry application
  • to map and submit new pre-approval (Form 1) applications online for the Afforestation, FEPS and Forest Road Scheme
  • to access ortho-photography for the entire country, Environmental Statutory Designations and other relevant datasets to assist with Forestry applications

It also allows forest owners registered for online services with the department to apply for the Forestry annual premium online.

Register for IFORIS Internet through agfood.ie.

Financial Self-Services (FSS)

Customers can carry out the following activities:

  • view their financial data, including historical invoices and payments
  • pay invoices/overpayments electronically with Debit/Credit Card (with the back-end accounts system and the bank being updated simultaneously)
  • view, download and print payment remittances
  • view, download and print account statements (including annual farmer statements)

Customers of the department will access DAFM Financial Self-Services securely from the Single-Sign-On (SSO) through agfood.ie.

Other services

  • provides online access to the annual nitrogen and phosphorus statements issued by the department
  • make a Nitrates Derogation Application
  • license application system - licences in respect of veterinary medicines can be applied for online

These other services can be accessed through agfood.ie.

Information on Agriculture Agents

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has decided that Agriculture Agents, who will be deemed by the department to be suitably qualified planners/ advisors/ consultants, can be registered with the department for the purpose of submitting scheme applications on behalf of their clients. Further information in relation to agriculture agents is available in the attached document.

Information on Agriculture Agents
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AgFood Agent/Agency Forms

Agent/Agency Registration Form – Form DAFM Reg 1
Application Form for completion by Agent or Agency with the Department for the purpose of submitting applications on behalf of farmer clients for various schemes
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Form ER1
Application Authorisation Form where the Herd Number Relates to an Individual(s)
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Guidance Note for Completing the ER1 Application Form - March 2025
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Information Note for Herd Number Applicants – March 2025
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DAFM Auth 1
Form for completion by an individual farmer(s) to authorise an Agent(s) to act on his/her behalf across a range of department schemes.
View the file View
TAMS Form for Agents Authorisation for Individual Farmers
Form for completion by an individual farmer(s) to authorise an Agent(s) to act on his/her behalf for TAMS.
View the file View
  • Application Authorisation Form where the Herd Number Relates to a Company
DAFM Auth 2
Form for completion by a company to authorise an Agent(s) to act on its behalf across a range of department schemes.
View the file View
TAMS Form for Agents Authorisation for Companies
Form for completion by a company to authorise an Agent(s) to act on its behalf for TAMS.
View the file View
  • Termination of Online Authorisation Form
DAFM Auth 3
Form for use by either an Applicant or an Agriculture Agent for the purpose of terminating the Authorisation of an Agent(s) to act on the applicant’s behalf across a range of department schemes.
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TAMS Form to disassociate links with an Agricultural Agent
Form for use by either an Applicant or an Agriculture Agent for the purpose of terminating the Authorisation of an Agent(s) to act on the applicant’s behalf for TAMS.
View the file View
  • Other Authorisation Forms
REAP Auth Form
Form for completion to authorise an Agent to act on its behalf in respect of the REAP scheme
View the file View
Pilot Soil Sampling Programme 2021 Agent Authorisation Form
Form for completion to authorise an agent to act on your behalf in respect of the Pilot Soil Sampling Programme
View the file View

New MyAgFood.ie platform

MyAgFood.ie, the new platform designed to make it easier to access, understand and use our department’s online services, will be formally launched by the Minister at the National Ploughing Championships.

In advance, our customers have the option to use the MyAgFood.ie platform to access our services or to continue to use AgFood.ie.

What is MyAgFood.ie?

MyAgFood.ie will in time replace agfood.ie and will offer our customers an enhanced user experience, including:

  • Personalised & Intuitive Dashboards
  • New Nitrates Planner – know your levels
  • Your Scheme Applications in one place
  • Instant overview of your animal numbers and upcoming tests
  • Easy access to your payment information

More new features and functionality will be added on a phased basis.

I am an existing user on agfood.ie - what do I need to do?

Existing agfood.ie users do not need to register on the new platform.

Your log-in details for agfood.ie and MyAgFood.ie are the same. Both platforms now use two-factor authentication for the log-in process

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