Basic Income Support for Sustainability

Most farmers do not want lower BISS cut to fund a revival of headage

Brussels opened the door to a return to headage for up to 20% of CAP's income supports, but farmers appear lukewarm to the idea if it results in a cut to their BISS.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Most farmers do not want lower BISS cut to fund a revival of headage

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ANC payments to commence from 16 September

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

NEWS 9 September 2026

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

SCHEMES 2 September 2026

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

NEWS 26 August 2026

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

NEWS 21 August 2026

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AMS notifications begin issuing for land use queries

AMS notifications begin issuing for land use queries

The notifications relate to potential differences in crop categories or potential ineligible land uses.

SCHEMES 10 June 2026

PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

Martin Merrick details the details surrounding the National Farm Safety Measure 2026, and how farmers can avail of grant aid with it.

FARM SAFETY 10 June 2026

Deadline to verify slurry imports nears

Deadline to verify slurry imports nears

All imports of organic nutrients taking place between 1 January and 30 June 2026 must be verified by the importer by 14 July 2026 to be accepted by the Department.

SCHEMES 10 June 2026

AMS notifications issuing this week

AMS notifications issuing this week

Letters will issue to applicants from 24 June 2026 with the deadline to reply on 8 July 2026.

NEWS 10 June 2026

320,000ha in BISS opt not to meet active farmer check through stocking rate

320,000ha in BISS opt not to meet active farmer check through stocking rate

Topping, running goats or keeping donkeys can be used to demonstrate the farm activity needed to claim BISS, in lieu of meeting the ewe/ha stocking rate check.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Important opportunity to correct your BISS applications

Important opportunity to correct your BISS applications

The deadline for approximately 4,600 applicants to correct errors identified by the Department in preliminary checks is approaching fast on 22 June.

SCHEMES 10 June 2026

What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

What will replace BISS after 2027 and how much could it pay?

What do we know so far about the DABIS scheme that is to replace BISS in the next CAP?

NEWS 10 June 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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