Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)

Department is a loyal straw customer - Teagasc

It is a difficult time on tillage farms financially and everything needs to be considered.

NEWS 16 July 2025

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Minister Heydon a major fan of Straw Incorporation Measure

Minister Heydon a major fan of Straw Incorporation Measure

NEWS 29 June 2025

Mushroom growers seek changes to straw scheme

Mushroom growers seek changes to straw scheme

NEWS 25 June 2025

Straw Incorporation Measure to go ahead as planned in 2025

Straw Incorporation Measure to go ahead as planned in 2025

Straw Incorporation Measure to go ahead as planned in 2025

NITRATES 19 June 2025

Tillage Management: straw, sunshine and open days

Tillage Management: straw, sunshine and open days

Tillage Management: straw, sunshine and open days

HUSBANDRY 18 June 2025

Straw Incorporation Measure a ‘rare, good news story’ for tillage - IFA

Straw Incorporation Measure a ‘rare, good news story’ for tillage - IFA

It comes after the Minister for Agriculture announced that all 3,057 applicants who applied for the SIM in 2025 will be accepted.

NEWS 20 February 2025

All applicants accepted into Straw Incorporation Measure

All applicants accepted into Straw Incorporation Measure

The announcement was made by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and will be positive news for tillage farmers.

NEWS 20 February 2025

Tillage Podcast: reporting from Cereals in the UK and crops in Co Louth

Tillage Podcast: reporting from Cereals in the UK and crops in Co Louth

This week’s Tillage Podcast comes from the Cereals event in the UK and has all the latest tillage news.

NEWS 20 February 2025

Record demand for straw chopping

Record demand for straw chopping

The scheme looks like it will be oversubscribed to the tune of €5.7m.

NEWS 20 February 2025

No baling payment planned for this year

No baling payment planned for this year

With winter and spring crops in excellent condition, there is unlikely to be pressure on straw supply this year, and no baling assistance payment will be introduced.

NEWS 20 February 2025

Hats off to the Department BISS clinics

Hats off to the Department BISS clinics

We are quick to criticize the Department when they get things wrong, but the BISS clinics being held all over the country are to be commended.

DEALER 20 February 2025

Baling Assistance Payment on the way to tillage farmers

Baling Assistance Payment on the way to tillage farmers

The BAP was introduced as a once-off measure, following former Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue’s decision to suspend the straw chopping scheme.

SCHEMES 20 February 2025

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