Agri-Business
Scheme payments worth over €60m for sheep, tillage and organics
Over €60 million in scheme payments has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) this...
sheep improvement scheme
Sheep
Getting a genotyped ram in the first three years of the SIS
Ensuring a genotyped ram has been purchased for your flock is an important aspect of participating in the Sheep Improvement...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Sheep
Monitoring and tackling lameness in the flock
While carrying out lameness checks is important for scheme payments, it is something sheep farmers are constantly monitoring during the...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM issues nearly €2.8m in outstanding scheme payments
Over €2.7 million in outstanding scheme payments have been issued this week, according to latest figures from the Department of...
CAP / Schemes
Sheep Improvement Scheme balancing payments commence
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, June 5) announced the commencement of the 15%...
Sheep
SIS balancing payments to be paid to sheep farmers next week
Payments to sheep farmers participating in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) are expected to be paid in the coming days....
Sheep
1,433 farmers yet to receive an advanced SIS payment
There are over 1,400 farmers in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) who have yet to receive an advanced payment. These...
CAP / Schemes
Galway had highest beef and sheep scheme payments in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued almost €90 million to farmers under beef and sheep scheme...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Sheep
75% increase in demand for SIS hill rams expected
Sheep Ireland is expecting a 75% increase in demand for Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) eligible hill rams in 2024. This...
Sheep
SIS: What are the penalties for non-compliance?
For participation in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS), there are several actions farmers must undertake, but here is a reminder...
Sheep
Year 2 of Sheep Improvement Scheme open to new entrants
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the opening of year 2 of the Sheep Improvement...
Sheep
New €8/ewe sheep scheme to be finalised in 4-6 weeks
A new sheep scheme that is currently in a draft stage is set to be finalised within the coming weeks,...
Sheep
How many farmers have selected a genotyped ram action?
Securing a genotyped ram for participation in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) has still to be done on many farms...
Sheep
Sheep advice: SIS deadline for scanning ewes approaches
Scanning ewes will be high on the to-do list for mid-season lambing flocks as the new year approaches. It is...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Sheep
Watch: ICM launches new lamb-finishing sustainability project
Irish Country Meats (ICM), in collaboration with ABP Food Group, has this morning, Wednesday, December 20, launched a new sustainability...
Sheep
16,847 farmers received advanced SIS payments
As the end of the first year of the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) approaches, a total of 16,847 farmers received...
Sheep News
Sheep Improvement Scheme payments worth €19m commence
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Monday, November 20) announced that advance payments worth €19...
Sheep Technical
A good time of year to genotype rams
Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) eligible rams are in high demand since the launch of the scheme, which necessitates the need...