CAP Network Ireland

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Trim
2025-04-22 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hosting a series of in-person Farmer Clinics to assist farmers in making their applications online for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes.
Staff from DAFM will be in attendance to provide one-to-one support to assist farmers to submit their scheme applications well in advance of the closing date of 15 May 2025.
These clinics are particularly useful for farmers who do not have an FAS approved advisor to assist them with their application.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Raheen, Co. Limerick
2025-04-17 10:00 - 16:30 | DAFM Offices, Raheen, Co. Limerick

Mid-Tipperary Low Carbon Community and Climate Action Opportunities
2025-04-16 13:00 - 17:00 | TUS Thurles Campus, Nenagh Rd, Racecourse, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41PC92
This whole of community event will bring together a wide range of Climate Action and Local Carbon Community Service Providers into one venue (there will be information stands and presentations on the day) and is a unique opportunity for communities and businesses in the area to learn how they can play their part in positive climate action.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Killarney
2025-04-16 10:00 - 16:30 | Randles Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Enniscorthy
2025-04-15 10:00 - 16:30 | Riverside Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Closing Date: National Sheep Welfare Scheme
2025-04-15 00:00
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 scheme payments.

NSWS applications, must be submitted before 23.59 on 15 May 2025 and can be made by a farmer, or an approved FAS advisor acting on their behalf, using the online facility at www.agfood.ie

Closing Date: National Sheep Welfare Scheme
2025-04-15 00:00
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 scheme payments.

NSWS applications, must be submitted before 23.59 on 15 May 2025 and can be made by a farmer, or an approved FAS advisor acting on their behalf, using the online facility at www.agfood.ie

Information Session - LEADER Ballyhoura Development North Cork Targeted Call 2025 - Climate Change and Action
2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Ballyhoura Development recently announced that a Targeted Call is now open under the theme of Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. To support communities and businesses in this area to engage with this funding call, an online information session will take place on April 14th from 7pm-8pm.

During this session, Ballyhoura Development staff will provide an overview of the climate action-focused call and offer practical advice on potential project ideas alongside information on the application process. This should be of interest to communities and businesses and also of benefit to those progressing applications for LEADER consideration.

Attracting Investments in Rural Areas: Lessons from Indigenous Communities
2025-04-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
This webinar will focus on advancing Indigenous partnerships in the development of major projects in rural areas. It will highlight how Indigenous leadership, equitable partnerships, and meaningful engagement can drive more sustainable, inclusive, and successful project outcomes.

Signpost Series Webinar: Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action
2025-04-11 09:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action.

The webinar will feature guest speaker Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Ballina
2025-04-10 10:00 - 16:30 | Great National Hotel, Ballina, Co. Mayo

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Tuam
2025-04-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway

Closing Date: Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects for 2025/2026
2025-04-08 17:00
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 date for applications is 5pm on Monday 28 April 2025.

Improving Water Quality on Farms & At Home
2025-04-08 17:00 | Pearse’s Cultural Centre, Conamara, Ros Muc, Co. Galway
ACRES West Connacht are hosting a series of free local talks covering a range of topics with Guest Speakers.

This particular event will focus on Improving Water Quality on Farms & At Home.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Athlone
2025-04-08 10:00 - 16:30 | Athlone Springs Hotel, Co. Roscommon

Network to Innovate - Agroforestry
2025-04-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
The latest ‘Network to Innovate’ webinar, organised by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, will focus on Agroforestry. For this edition, the team will partner with the FOREST4EU and AF4EU Horizon Europe projects.

The first part of the event will feature three inspiring presentations on the topic of agroforestry. Following these presentations, there will time for discussion allowing participants to pose their questions of the speakers.

EU CAP Network's 2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Economic Vulnerability of Farming
2025-04-08 07:30 - 15:00 | Brussels, Belgium
This will be the second meeting of the Thematic Group on Economic Vulnerability of Farming.

Meeting aim:

To develop and share approaches for addressing the economic vulnerability of farming, especially with regard to risk management that may also inform CAP implementation.
