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Almost 124,000 BISS applications submitted by May deadline

There was also 18,104 application to the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme, 17,011 to the National Sheep Welfare Scheme and 1,947 to the CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme.

SCHEMES 21 May 2025

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Department confirms what’s included in 2024 N and P statements

Department confirms what’s included in 2024 N and P statements

SCHEMES 21 May 2025

300 apply for catch crops scheme so far

300 apply for catch crops scheme so far

NEWS 20 May 2025

Final push before attention turns to amendments

Final push before attention turns to amendments

Final push before attention turns to amendments

SCHEMES 14 May 2025

Almost 75% of TAMS tranche 5 applications approved

Almost 75% of TAMS tranche 5 applications approved

Almost 75% of TAMS tranche 5 applications approved

SCHEMES 14 May 2025

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Seven ACRES actions to be monitored by AMS in 2025

Seven ACRES actions to be monitored by AMS in 2025

Five further actions will be monitored by the use of satellite imagery in 2025 to ensure compliance with scheme requirements.

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

Where to get last-minute help for submitting your BISS application

Where to get last-minute help for submitting your BISS application

Department of Agriculture’s direct payments helpdesk is operating extended opening hours until the deadline of 12 midnight on Thursday 15 May.

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

The approval of the proposals by the EU Commission and its adoption in to law on 30 April 2025 means that farmers must abide by the legislation to receive BISS payment.

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

Over 75,000 BISS applications submitted

Over 75,000 BISS applications submitted

The final two weeks of the application window are set to be busy with almost 50,000 applications left to be submitted.

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

51,373 BISS applications submitted to date

51,373 BISS applications submitted to date

The rate of applications being submitted is expected to ramp up considerably over the next week to 10 days with over 70,000 applications still to be submitted.

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

Farm buildings forum updates on reference cost review and slurry storage costs

Farm buildings forum updates on reference cost review and slurry storage costs

Though reference costs are not where they should be since TAMS III opened over two years ago, an ongoing review has been confirmed again by the Department of Agriculture.

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April

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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