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Close to 75% of TAMS tranche 5 applications approved so far

Tranche 5, which closed for applications in early December, has seen a huge rise in approval rates over the last number of weeks.

SCHEMES 14 May 2025

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Final push before attention turns to amendments

Final push before attention turns to amendments

SCHEMES 14 May 2025

Seven ACRES actions to be monitored by AMS in 2025

Seven ACRES actions to be monitored by AMS in 2025

SCHEMES 12 May 2025

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

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

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

SCHEMES 9 May 2025

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

SCHEMES 7 May 2025

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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 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 April 2025

Department issues orange high-risk fire warning

Department issues orange high-risk fire warning

The warning applies to all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses, heather and gorse exist and remains in place until at least Monday 7 April.

SCHEMES 1 April 2025

Farmers advised to proceed with entitlement trading

Farmers advised to proceed with entitlement trading

There were in excess of 19,000 entitlements possibly surrendered to the national reserve in 2024 with farmers urged to check that all entitlements are used and to act in sufficient time

SCHEMES 1 April 2025

Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche

Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche

The three-week window allowed farmers to apply for specific items to remedy damage caused by recent storms, while slurry tankers were the most popular item in tranche six.

SCHEMES 1 April 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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