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The Farmers Journal is dedicated to providing all the latest information and news on farming schemes and grants.

14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April

The maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to cattle over two years of age and at grass from 15 April to 30 September is 14%.

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

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Department issues orange high-risk fire warning

Department issues orange high-risk fire warning

SCHEMES 4 April 2025

Farmers advised to proceed with entitlement trading

Farmers advised to proceed with entitlement trading

SCHEMES 2 April 2025

Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche

Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche

Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche

SCHEMES 1 April 2025

Farmers advised to proceed with entitlements trading

Farmers advised to proceed with entitlements trading

Farmers advised to proceed with entitlements trading

SCHEMES 30 March 2025

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Farmer fury over delayed ACRES money

Farmer fury over delayed ACRES money

We asked farmers to share their views about the ACRES payment delays.

SCHEMES 19 March 2025

Sheep Improvement Scheme open for new applications

Sheep Improvement Scheme open for new applications

The scheme provides €12 per breeding ewe annually for completing flock welfare measures.

SCHEMES 19 March 2025

New scheme for weighing dairy beef calves announced

New scheme for weighing dairy beef calves announced

Participants in the Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme will be required to weigh eligible calves and submit data to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

SCHEMES 19 March 2025

TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes

TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes

Tranche 5 closed for applications in early December, with 5,823 applications submitted, while the emergency TAMS tranche will close on Friday 28 March at 5pm.

SCHEMES 19 March 2025

Late ACRES payments: share your views

Late ACRES payments: share your views

Are you one of the thousands of farmers in ACRES awaiting payment under the scheme? If so, we want to hear from you.

SCHEMES 19 March 2025

Over €4.3m in Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme payments issue

Over €4.3m in Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme payments issue

A payment of €20 per eligible calf (up to a maximum of 50 calves per applicant herd) will be made to eligible farmers in the scheme.

SCHEMES 19 March 2025

Appeals process for GAEC 2 peat soils

Appeals process for GAEC 2 peat soils

While no appeals process was finalised, it is thought that it will likely require submission of soil samples, geotag photos and an environmental report by a FAS adviser or environmental consultant.

SCHEMES 19 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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