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Farming News

The latest farming news, events and scheme updates from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Members of the public and poultry farmers advised to be aware of the risks of avian influenza from wild sea birds

Both members of the public and poultry farmers to be aware of the risks of avian influenza from wild sea birds, particularly along the west coast

27 June

€7 million open call for project proposals under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) measure of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan

A new €7 million open call for project proposals under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) measure of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan has been announced.

The theme for this call is to support nature in an arable environment along the coast from south Cork to Wexford

24 June

Scheme Payments Update

Scheme payments are now available to view for the period up to 20 June

20 June

All applicants accepted into the Straw Incorporation Measure for 2025

It has been announced that all applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) have been accepted into the scheme for 2025

17 June

2025 Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative

€10 million fund for projects under the Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative announced. This will support the development of two bioeconomy pilot and demonstration projects in the 'Designated Territories' of the Midlands

Further information may be found here

12 June

100% approval of all eligible TAMS applications under Tranches 6, 7 and 8 of the Scheme announced

The approval of 100% of eligible applications received under Tranches 6, 7 and 8 of the TAMS 3 scheme has been announced

08 June

Farmers and public urged to ‘Think Farm Safety'

Everyone visiting the countryside has been urged to be extra vigilant when it comes to safety during the summer months

28 May

Avian influenza poultry biosecurity regulations lifted

The lifting of the biosecurity regulations for poultry which were introduced in December 2024 due to the risk of avian influenza has been announced . The avian influenza (biosecurity measures) regulations (SI 666/2024) will be revoked with effect from 31 May 2025

27 May

Issuing of ACRES 2024 balancing payments has commenced

The commencement of balancing payments of €33.2 million to farmers for their participation in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) in 2024 has been announced

16 May

Introduction of GAEC 2 as part of Conditionality from 2025

GAEC 2 is a mandatory condition of the payment of the Basic Income Support for farmers (BISS). Its objective is to protect wetlands and peatlands – high carbon soils. EU Regulations require all Member States to have the standard in place from the start of 2025

02 May

Stakeholder summit to address increasing TB rates has been announced

Its been announced today that key stakeholders are to be brought together to meet next Thursday 8th May to discuss a reset of the TB programme aimed at addressing deteriorating TB disease levels

01 May

2024 balancing payments under the Organic Farming Scheme has commenced

2024 balancing payments under the Organic Farming Scheme has commenced with 81% (3961) of farmers in the Organic Farming Scheme are receiving their balancing payments of over €6.98 million this week

30 April

The housing order for poultry due to avian influenza risk has been lifted

The lifting of the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds, which was introduced in February to protect them during the higher risk period for avian influenza has been announced. The housing order (SI 31/2025) will be revoked with effect from 10th May 2025

29 April

New €28 million beef scheme for suckler farmers announced

A new support scheme for the suckler beef sector has been announced and will open in early August. The 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme (BWS) has a budget of €28 million and will focus on practical measures to enhance animal health and husbandry on suckler farms

22 April

CAP Strategic Plan Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants

The reopening of the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) for new applicants has been announced

9 April

Additional financial support available for farmers towards BVD eradication

Additional financial support to farmers to help assist BVD tissue testing for 2025 has been announced

1 April

Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects for 2025/2026 launched

Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects for 2025/2026 has been launched. This public call for innovative projects will support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and timber products. Funding will be allocated by means of an open competition under a Forestry Promotion Projects Support Fund.

31 March

Food Vision 2030 Dashboard

The Food Vision 2030 Dashboard has been launched. The Dashboard is a key component of the implementation and monitoring of Food Vision 2030 and is being launched on a phased basis. The dashboard establishes baseline data that will be used to assess, monitor and identify progress in achieving sustainability ambitions under Food Vision 2030, encompassing all the different pillars of sustainability - economic, environmental and social.

27 March