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Minister has no plans to reopen ACRES

Almost 54,000 farmers are currently enrolled in tranches one and two of the ACRES scheme.

SCHEMES 17 March 2026

Minister has no plans to reopen ACRES

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Deadline for voluntary ACRES courses

Deadline for voluntary ACRES courses

SCHEMES 11 March 2026

Last chance to apply for tillage support scheme

Last chance to apply for tillage support scheme

SCHEMES 9 March 2026

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

SCHEMES 6 March 2026

AMS checking compliance with ACRES actions

AMS checking compliance with ACRES actions

AMS checking compliance with ACRES actions

SCHEMES 4 March 2026

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TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

The Solar Capital Investment Scheme and Dairy Equipment Scheme will see just 10% of applications set to be approved.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

There are a few changes on the cards, including dairy farmers identifying their milking platform, expiry dates required for leased and rented lands and eco scheme eligibility.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

Important deadline for ACRES rare breeds and for soil samples

Important deadline for ACRES rare breeds and for soil samples

The final deadline to complete the rare breed declaration to avoid that action being removed from your contract is 28 February 2026.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

The closing date for applications has not been set, with the Department saying that it will be advised in due course.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

The project had been hailed as hugely successful across it’s 8 year lifespan, having recently been the recipient of prestigious archaeological awards.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

ACRES contracts without soil sample information may be terminated

ACRES contracts without soil sample information may be terminated

The Department has highlighted a deadline of 28 February 2026 for all outstanding soil sample results or exemption forms to be uploaded online.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

In his payment update, Minister Martin Heydon heralded the environmental benefits delivered by the scheme covering over 25% of Ireland’s agricultural area.

SCHEMES 21 January 2026

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