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Tillage
Winter bird food establishment deadline extended until 31 May
Darren Carty
The normal deadline of 15 May has been extended due to prolonged wet weather and challenging ground conditions.
Winter bird food establishment deadline extended until 31 May
Fertiliser use drives up risk of BISS fines
1 May 2024 Schemes
Fertiliser use drives up risk of BISS fines
Up to half of the country’s farmers are potentially exposed to phosphorus-related penalties, farm consultants have warned.
Payments from TAMS 'need to be fast-tracked'
1 May 2024 Schemes
Payments from TAMS 'need to be fast-tracked'
The delay in processing claims is leading to cashflow difficulties for farmers, the farm body maintained.
SCEP mandatory online training launched
In the region of 16,800 farmers participating in the scheme must complete the seven training modules by 15 November 2024, to remain in the programme.
1 May 2024 News
Almost 50% of BISS applications to be submitted
There were 61,287 applications submitted as of 28 April, with the closing date of 15 May fast-approaching.
1 May 2024 Schemes
ICSA calls for alternative SCEP training to be provided
The offering of online SCEP training has received a backlash from the ICSA. It described the move as "concerning" and said there is a "risk of excluding those who need the scheme the most".
30 April 2024 Schemes
Farmers with ash dieback to be paid €5,000/ha
Over 25,000ha of ash forests are estimated to be affected by ash dieback disease in Ireland.
30 April 2024 Schemes
Schemes update: 15 May deadline for ACRES winter bird food plots or strips
The crop must include at least one cereal mix and at least two or more non-cereal seed mixtures.
26 April 2024 Schemes
EIP calls announced for animal welfare and gender balance
The latest European Innovation Partnership project calls are two new themes not previously covered under this CAP funding source.
24 April 2024 Schemes
New €100/ha tillage payment is 'miniscule', say farmers
The tillage payment of €100/ha is welcomed by farmers, but has been described nothing more than an "encouragement" and is "totally inadequate".
24 April 2024 News
Commission approves 70% slurry storage grant
Progress has been made on the 70% slurry storage grant, but it is not yet available as details are still being finalised.
19 April 2024 Schemes
All eligible applications in TAMS tranche three to be approved
Tranche four of TAMS, which is effectively now open, will close for applications on Friday 6 September, the Minister confirmed.
18 April 2024 Schemes