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51,373 BISS applications submitted to date
Darren Carty
The rate of applications being submitted is expected to ramp up considerably over the next week to 10 days with over 70,000 applications still to be submitted.
51,373 BISS applications submitted to date
Farm buildings forum updates on reference cost review and slurry storage costs
16 April 2025 Schemes
Farm buildings forum updates on reference cost review and slurry storage costs
Though reference costs are not where they should be since TAMS III opened over two years ago, an ongoing review has been confirmed again by the Department of Agriculture.
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
12 April 2025 Schemes
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
The maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to cattle over two years of age and at grass from 15 April to 30 September is 14%.
Department issues orange high-risk fire warning
The warning applies to all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses, heather and gorse exist and remains in place until at least Monday 7 April.
4 April 2025 Schemes
Farmers advised to proceed with entitlement trading
There were in excess of 19,000 entitlements possibly surrendered to the national reserve in 2024 with farmers urged to check that all entitlements are used and to act in sufficient time
2 April 2025 Schemes
Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche
The three-week window allowed farmers to apply for specific items to remedy damage caused by recent storms, while slurry tankers were the most popular item in tranche six.
1 April 2025 Schemes
Farmers advised to proceed with entitlements trading
There were in excess of 19,000 entitlements possibly surrendered to the national reserve in 2024, with farmers urged to check that all entitlements are used and to act in sufficient time.
30 March 2025 Schemes
Farmer fury over delayed ACRES money
We asked farmers to share their views about the ACRES payment delays.
26 March 2025 Schemes
Sheep Improvement Scheme open for new applications
The scheme provides €12 per breeding ewe annually for completing flock welfare measures.
25 March 2025 Schemes
New scheme for weighing dairy beef calves announced
Participants in the Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme will be required to weigh eligible calves and submit data to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).
25 March 2025 Schemes
TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes
Tranche 5 closed for applications in early December, with 5,823 applications submitted, while the emergency TAMS tranche will close on Friday 28 March at 5pm.
25 March 2025 Schemes
Late ACRES payments: share your views
Are you one of the thousands of farmers in ACRES awaiting payment under the scheme? If so, we want to hear from you.
21 March 2025 Schemes