The ACORNS programme has been designed to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland and runs over six months part-time. Currently, there are up to 50 places available in ACORNS 11. Those wishing to apply must first register their interest via the website. The deadline for applications is midnight, September 22nd.

The objective of the Beef Welfare Scheme 2025 (BWS) is to further increase the economic efficiency of and enhance animal health and husbandry on suckler farms. Applications must be made on agfood.ie. The closing date for applications to the Beef Welfare Scheme is 23.59:59hrs on 24 September 2025.

The spreading of organic fertilisers (other than farmyard manure) is prohibited from 1 October 2025.

Succession Planning Advice Grant is a scheme specifically aimed at encouraging best practice in intergenerational land transfer in order to address, among other things, significant generational imbalances in farming. Applications may be submitted all year round, but payments will be made in Tranches. This year’s application will open on Wed 1st of Jan 2025 and […]

Are you a Farmer, Farm Family, or Rural Entrepreneur in County Meath with an idea to diversify your farm income or develop a new on-farm business? Meath Partnership, on behalf of the Meath Local Action Group, is now accepting Expressions of Interest under the LEADER Programme 2023–2027 for projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and rural […]

County Kildare LEADER Partnership has issued a targeted call to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for private businesses and social enterprises in Co. Kildare. The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is extended to Friday 19th December at 2pm. Please note that projects and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria set out […]

The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is intended to assist in the development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to commercial horticulture production.

The scheme is open to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) active in primary horticulture production. This Scheme aims to increase innovation and diversification in horticulture by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment.

This Scheme is aimed at small and medium sized enterprises engaging in primary horticulture production that would like to innovate and diversify in the horticulture industry but need to carry out specific studies (feasibility/desk-based) before doing so.

This scheme is intended to assist in increasing process and organisational innovation in horticulture by providing grant aid to large enterprises active in the horticulture industry, namely primary agricultural production.

Applicants wishing to have their Registered Farm Partnership number in time to submit by the 2026 BISS deadline, must submit fully completed application and requirements by 2 February 2026.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine, in association with CAP Network Ireland, are running a Women in Agriculture photo competition to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. It aims to recognise the vital role of women in agri-food systems and address the lack of images of female farmers, fishers, foresters, […]