


Views Sought on Generational Renewal in Farming
The Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming that was established in October 2024 by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has launched a public consultation to engage and receive contributions from all relevant stakeholders in the industry....
Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) Payments Announced
Payments totalling €4.8 million have commenced issuing to farmers under the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM). Funded under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027, the scheme is designed to provide financial support for tillage farmers to increase soil organic...
2024 Eco-Scheme Balancing Payments Begin
Balancing payments under the 2024 Eco-Scheme have commenced, following an announcement by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). These 2024 Eco-Scheme payments mean that 113,625 farmers have been paid €289 million under the Eco-Scheme since...
Organic farming industry grows with 700 new applicants for 2025
Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today announced that there has been great interest in the 2025 Organic Farming Scheme. She predicted that there will be approximately 700 new...