


Fodder Transport Support Measure Payments Begin
The Fodder Transport Support Measure was introduced in the spring of 2024 due to adverse weather conditions that left many farms with a fodder shortage. This measure provided assistance to farms with livestock that required forage to be purchased and transported over...
Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme Phase 3 Opens
A recent announcement in Budget 2025 for extra funding for the Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme was broadly welcomed. Phase 3 of the Programme is now open for applications. It is estimated that an additional 40,000 samples will be taken from a broad spectrum of...
Organic Farming Scheme Reopens to New Applicants
The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has reopened to new applicants. This, alongside the Organic Processing Investment Grant, is expected to provide a major boost to the ambitious expansion plans of the organic sector in Ireland. The reopening of the Organic Farming...
Two Bioeconomy Projects Receive €10m in Just Transition Funding
The EU’s Just Transition Fund (EU JTF) is a brand-new fund created under the 2021-2027 programming round. The Fund’s single specific objective is to support the regions and communities that are most negatively affected by the transition to climate neutrality, ensuring...