Basic Income Support for Sustainability

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 7 May 2025

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Cowen proposes third pillar for CAP budget from 2028

Cowen proposes third pillar for CAP budget from 2028

NEWS 6 May 2025

Department hosting three BISS clinics ahead of application deadline

Department hosting three BISS clinics ahead of application deadline

NEWS 2 May 2025

Over 75,000 BISS applications submitted

Over 75,000 BISS applications submitted

Over 75,000 BISS applications submitted

SCHEMES 30 April 2025

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

NEWS 30 April 2025

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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 19 March 2025

Minister insists GAEC 2 rules are not a land designation

Minister insists GAEC 2 rules are not a land designation

Minister Heydon said that if a farmer believes that a land parcel has been incorrectly included in the standard, they can appeal that decision to the Department of Agriculture.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 March 2025

INHFA wants mineral soils red-lined out of GAEC 2 rules

INHFA wants mineral soils red-lined out of GAEC 2 rules

The hill farmers’ group has presented what it called a ‘fair solution’ to implementing GAEC 2.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Minister insists GAEC 2 is ‘not something that will be in place forever’

Minister insists GAEC 2 is ‘not something that will be in place forever’

Minister Heydon has denied GAEC 2 requirements are a form of land designation, adding that the rules may be changed with the next CAP in 2028.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 March 2025

Department to host in-person clinics for farmers on BISS

Department to host in-person clinics for farmers on BISS

In total, 16 farmer clinics on the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes are scheduled and will kick off from 1 April.

NEWS 19 March 2025

One in four farmers inspected under cross compliance penalised

One in four farmers inspected under cross compliance penalised

1,352 farmers received Department fo Agriculture cross compliance inspections in 2023.

NEWS 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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