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Farmers advised to proceed with entitlements trading
Darren Carty
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.
12 February 2025 News
Over 2,350 new herd numbers set up in 2024
Some 6,567 applications were made for new herd numbers or for a change in herd owner or keeper roles in 2024, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.
5 February 2025 Schemes
Scheme payments update: €1.3m paid under BISS and CRISS
There were payments of €290,000 under the 2024 Areas of Natural Constraint, with small sums also paid out under the Protein Aid Scheme and the Tillage Incentive Scheme.
€270m paid under BISS/CRISS and €241m in ANC
Payments worth €31m also began this week under the Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers scheme.
4 December 2024 Schemes
Schemes update: young farmers scheme payments announced for 2024
Approval letters have commenced issuing this week under the 2024 Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers and National Reserve.
8 November 2024 Schemes
Black Beauties upcoming 15th anniversary sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from her interview with Andrew Wilson ahead of the upcoming Black Beauties sale.
4 November 2024 Breeding & health