Schemes
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued over €182 million this week in various farm scheme payments.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) received over 3,900 applications from farmers applied for tranche 13 of TAMS.
Agri Politics
Farmers have been asked for submissions and views regarding on-farm investments supported under CAP, TAMS and potential new investments.
CAP
Agriland’s new podcast, “Farm Conversations: Why CAP Matters,” gets to the heart of how CAP and other supports impact Irish farmers.
Over €2.3 million has been paid out in farm schemes this week, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Solar
Installed solar capacity today passed 3 GW for the first time, though some say that solar support for farmers is lacking.
Buildings
Co. Laois dairy farmer Seamus Holland built a 16m underpass on his farm to fully connect the two halves of his dairy grazing block.
Dairy
Farmers need to have the ball rolling by April if they wish to have slurry storage updated on time for the new regulations.
Minister Heydon has confirmed that ranking and selection will apply for tranche 12 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has provided an update on the various scheme payments issued last week.
Rural Life
Farmers are being urged to use the the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) to help improve farm security.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has provided an update on the various scheme payments issued last week.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has issued its first update on the status of applications made under tranche 11 of TAMS 3.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an update on scheme payments made to farmers this week.
Environment
Renewable energy supports for farmers, in particular, need special attention in Budget 2027, say the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued almost €2.4 million this week in various farm scheme payments.
TAMS
A breakdown of TAMS spending in 2025 has revealed the Solar Capital Investment Scheme as the biggest recipient.
The ICMSA has called for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) non-domestic solar grant scheme to be enhanced.
Macra has called for higher funding to be put into TAMS to deliver reductions in nitrates levels in water.
Almost €1.9 million was issued in payments under TAMS 3 this week, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) confirmed.
€1.4 million was issued in payments under TAMS 3 last week, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
With new rules for slurry and soiled water storage set to kick in from October 1, 2028, farmers should be making the most of TAMS now.
Here are some key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) deadlines for coming weeks and months, from June to September.
