The 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme with a budget of €1.5million was recently announced. The scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), and run in partnership with the Heritage Council. A grant award will cover up to 75% of the cost of the works, with a maximum available […]

The 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme with a budget of €1.5million was recently announced. The scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), and run in partnership with the Heritage Council. A grant award will cover up to 75% of the cost of the works, with a maximum available […]

The Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme is open for 2025. The aim of the Forestry KTG Scheme is to increase the level of forest management activity amongst forest owners and gain additional knowledge to help them gain expertise in managing their forest over its lifetime. This will include the importance of forests for climate […]

The Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme is open for 2025. The aim of the Forestry KTG Scheme is to increase the level of forest management activity amongst forest owners and gain additional knowledge to help them gain expertise in managing their forest over its lifetime. This will include the importance of forests for climate […]

Hedgerow and tree planting requirements under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have been extended to March 31st.

Hedgerow and tree planting requirements under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have been extended to March 31st.

This public call for innovative projects will support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and timber products. Applications may be emailed to ForestrySupportFunding@agriculture.gov.ie. The closing […]

This public call for innovative projects will support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and timber products. Applications may be emailed to ForestrySupportFunding@agriculture.gov.ie. The closing […]

The opening for applications of the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) has been announced and builds on the 2024 scheme. The NSWS is separate from but complements the multi-annual Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) funded under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan 2023 "“ 2027 and allows farmers to carry out an additional action to maximise their […]

The opening for applications of the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) has been announced and builds on the 2024 scheme. The NSWS is separate from but complements the multi-annual Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) funded under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 and allows farmers to carry out an additional action to maximise their […]

Year 3 of the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) is open to new entrants. The five-year €100 million SIS provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock. Applications must be made on agfood.ie before 11.59 pm on 29 April 2025.

Year 3 of the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) is open to new entrants. The five-year €100 million SIS provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock. Applications must be made on agfood.ie before 11.59 pm on 29 April 2025.