DAFM issues payment update for farm schemes

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has recently issued an update on payments made under various farm schemes this week. Over €2.9 million was paid out to farmers this week across a range of schemes, reflecting the ongoing support provided to the agricultural sector.

One of the key schemes mentioned in the update is the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complimentary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS). This week, €469,810 was paid out under these schemes. The total amount paid through BISS and CRISS now stands at €841.7 million, with 118,596 farmers receiving payments. Notably, the BISS/CRISS figure includes the 2025 Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers, which amounted to €36.9 million, and the 2025 National Reserve of €3 million.

In addition to BISS and CRISS, the 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme saw €282,795 paid out this week, bringing the total payments to €28.09 million for 24,298 participants. The 2025 Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) and Areas of Specific Constraint (ASC) schemes also reported €165,283 in payments this week, with a cumulative total of €246.37 million distributed to 97,924 farmers.

The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) saw €60,000 paid to participants this week, bringing the total amount paid under ACRES to €745.88 million. The Tillage Sustainability Support Payment 2026 scheme reported €69,420 in payments this week, with a total of €29.18 million disbursed to 8,588 farmers.

The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) co-funded by the EU also saw significant activity this week, with over €1.89 million issued to farmers. TAMS 3 provides grants to farmers for building and improving farm buildings and equipment. To date, 43,651 approvals have been issued, with 19,237 payment applications submitted and 16,361 total payments made. The total amount paid out under TAMS 3 now exceeds €149 million.

These updates highlight the continuous efforts of the DAFM to support farmers through various schemes, ensuring that the agricultural sector remains sustainable and viable. The recent payments under different schemes demonstrate the department's commitment to providing financial assistance to farmers, helping them navigate the challenges of modern farming. As the agricultural landscape evolves, the DAFM's ongoing support through these schemes plays a crucial role in safeguarding the livelihoods of farmers and the overall health of the agricultural sector.