Schemes
Counties Cork, Galway, and Mayo saw the most applications made under BISS and other area-based schemes for 2026.
Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed that 122,151 farmers applied online for BISS and other area-based schemes before the deadline.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) applications.
The application process for the 2026 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other key schemes is currently open.
Environment
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) has revealed proposed changes to the Eco-Scheme ‘Space for Nature’.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) paid out a further €28.09 million to farmers under ACRES last week.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture has issued an update on payments made to farmers across various farm schemes this week.
Rural Life
Minister Heydon has confirmed that 123,705 farmers applied online for the BISS and other area-based schemes before the May 15 deadline.
