Farm schemes

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

The impact of the next CAP on the future of farm incomes for different categories of farmers remains difficult to gauge, according to the European Court of Auditors.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Watchdog sounds the alarm on next CAP

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Deadline to amend SCEP number

Deadline to amend SCEP number

NEWS 11 February 2026

NI policy direction was set in 2022

NI policy direction was set in 2022

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Important amendment facility for SCEP reference number open

Important amendment facility for SCEP reference number open

Important amendment facility for SCEP reference number open

NEWS 25 January 2026

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

NEWS 22 January 2026

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Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Government must get €5.6bn to hold CAP funding level

Under the current CAP proposals, Ireland must scrape together a combined €5.6bn in tax revenue, or non-allocated EU funds, if farming is to hold its current CAP funding levels after 2027.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Farming With Nature scheme set to change

Farming With Nature scheme set to change

The first of series of awareness events about changes to farm schemes in NI was held at Greenmount on Monday

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

€8.5m paid under latest schemes run

€8.5m paid under latest schemes run

Payments of over €4m in the 2025 Straw Incorporation Measure accounted for almost 50% of funds, with payments also made under BISS/CRISS, the Eco scheme and ANC.

SCHEMES 30 December 2025

Starting 2026 on a positive footing

Starting 2026 on a positive footing

There are numerous important dates that farmers need to mindful of across nitrates and schemes, with a selection of the most common dates outlined here to make planning easier.

SCHEMES 30 December 2025

UK regions at a ‘turning point’ for farm schemes

UK regions at a ‘turning point’ for farm schemes

In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, an element of direct financial support for farmers remains part of agricultural policy.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

New scheme rules apply to NI farms

New scheme rules apply to NI farms

The seven Farm Sustainability Standards effectively replace the long-standing cross-compliance requirements in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

New rules and penalties for NI farmers in 2026

New rules and penalties for NI farmers in 2026

The seven new Farm Sustainability Standards will replace the long-standing cross compliance requirements.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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