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Minister Martin Heydon must be congratulated for his unequivocal support of the 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM).
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Ireland’s main farming bodies have welcomed the enhanced commitment from government to the 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM).
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said all applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) have been accepted for 2026.
Final funding levels for the 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) should be announced before the end of this week.
Agriculture minister, Martin Heydon, has come under increased pressure to pay 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) applications in full.
Significant numbers of grain growers are reportedly being asked not to incorporate straw by their livestock farming neighbours.
Forget about the politics of farming, all that tillage farmers want to do is enjoy the pleasure of a bright harvest day.
Agri Politics
A decision to accept all applicants for this year's Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) is a "welcome...
The IFA welcomed today's (Tuesday, June 17) announcement that all applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) will be accepted.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced that all applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) have been accepted.
It is understood that the Baling Assistance Payment, which was put in place last year to support baling straw, will not be reinstated.
Bobby Miller is to stand down as chairman of the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG). He will not be seeking re-election
This week has seen agriculture minister, Charlie McConalogue, announcing the launch of payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure.
Payments worth €4.8 million have commenced issuing to farmers today (Wednesday, December 11) under the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has officially launched the new Baling Assistance Payment (BAP) Scheme.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released further information about the new scheme for baling straw this year.
Teagasc has recently published figures, which put a financial value on chopped straw that is returned to the soil
Tillage News
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) confirmed that farmers will have to supply geotagged photos to claim the straw baling scheme payment.
Agri-Business
The ICSA has urged livestock farmers to liaise with tillage farmers following the announcement that the SIM will proceed this year.
Agriculture minister, Charlie McConalogue, is confirming an approximate €12 million fund for the amended Straw Incorporation Measure
The amended Straw Incorporation Measure and associated baling scheme will be paid for by a ringfenced funding Minister McConalogue said.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Martin Heydon has welcomed a decision to reinstate the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM).
