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Facility to amend SCEP reference number open
Darren Carty
The window to amend your 2025 yearly reference numbers is open until 11.59pm on 12 February 2025.
Facility to amend SCEP reference number open
Deadline for 2025 registered farm partnerships is fast approaching
22 January 2025 Schemes
Deadline for 2025 registered farm partnerships is fast approaching
While an application for a registered farm partnership can be made all year round, those who wish to have an RFP number for the 2025 BISS applications must do so by 10 February.
Close to two-thirds of tranche four TAMS applications approved to date
21 January 2025 Schemes
Close to two-thirds of tranche four TAMS applications approved to date
Approvals are ongoing for tranche four of TAMS III, as tranche six is set to open for applications on 23 January.
ACRES mandatory training extended for almost 1,000 participants
Attendance at mandatory training is a core requirement with those failing to attend a course by 28 February 2025 risking the possibility of having their contract terminated.
15 January 2025 Schemes
TAMS LESS grant still out of bounds for derogation farmers
Martin Merrick outlines who is eligible with regard stocking rates and the TAMS LESS scheme.
15 January 2025 Schemes
Deadline of 14 January to accept organic manure movements
Movements of organic manures in 2024 must be verified by the importer by 14 January 2025 or else the movement will not be accepted.
8 January 2025 Schemes
€3.5m organic processing grant opened
The scheme provides funding to processors who wish to invest in developing facilities for the processing, preparation, grading, packing and storage of organic products.
8 January 2025 Schemes
2025 will be a make or break year for agriculture
There are many crucial policy decisions ahead, including the future of the nitrates derogation, agreement on the EU-Mercusor deal and the forming of the next CAP budget.
2 January 2025 Schemes
2025 a critical year for next CAP budget
The multi-annual financial framework (MFF) for the period 2028-2032 will be decided in 2025, with funding for CAP coming under pressure from a number of competing commitments.
30 December 2024 Schemes
Farmers reminded of nitrates and grazing record deadlines
The deadlines for submitting dairy cow bands and the declaration of slurry movements is also 31 December 2024.
23 December 2024 Schemes
€21.9m paid to 5,143 more ACRES participants
The payment brings total funds paid to 39,836 tranche one and tranche two participants to €172m, with approximately 14,700 farmers yet to receive payment.
23 December 2024 Schemes
Schemes update: NPI applicants reminded to use correct specifications
The Department ACRES unit contacted advisers to stress that ACRES participants who have received approval must adhere to revised specifications when completing investments.
20 December 2024 Schemes