


Additional in-person SCEP training events announced
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have reported that since the 18th of October, 8,800 suckler farmers have completed the mandatory Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) training online. A further 2,100 farmers are currently working through...
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...
BISS and CRISS Payments Begin
Advance payments under the 2024 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS). These payments are worth over €506 million and will be paid to 110,186 farmers. This is an increase in payments...
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...