Ireland’s latest Scheme Payments figures show the scale of public support now flowing to farmers across the country, with major funding issued through income, sustainability, welfare and farm investment programmes. Published via gov.ie by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the update provides a detailed snapshot of how rural payments are being distributed up to 31 July 2026.
The new figures are especially significant for farmers tracking 2025 and 2026 supports, from BISS and Eco Scheme payments to TAMS, ACRES and sector-specific welfare schemes. For many applicants, these updates also sit alongside wider services delivered across the State by bodies such as the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of the Taoiseach, Social Protection and Rural and Community Development.
Scheme Payments update: key figures for farmers
The headline Scheme Payments data shows that the largest share of funding continues to come through the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and CRISS measures.
- BISS and CRISS: 118,905 farmers paid, with total payments of €845.15 million and €83,254.06 issued this week.
- Young Farmers and National Reserve: The BISS/CRISS total includes €38.3 million for the Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers and €3.1 million through the National Reserve.
- Eco Scheme: 119,265 farmers paid, with €308.68 million distributed and €144,484.85 paid this week.
- ANC and ASC: €247.40 million paid to 98,314 farmers, including €40,562.03 this week.
- ACRES: Total paid to date stands at €787.72 million, with €0.29 million issued this week.
These Scheme Payments underline the importance of direct supports to farm incomes as the Agriculture sector adjusts to sustainability targets, environmental measures and ongoing cost pressures.
TAMS investment support continues
Farm modernisation also remains a major focus. Under TAMS II, 56,676 approvals have been issued, with 37,717 payments made and a cumulative total of €465.989 million paid when transitional and manual payments are included. TAMS 3 has recorded 52,233 approvals, 22,832 payment applications, and 19,779 payments made, with total net payments of €180.994 million.
That level of capital support is particularly relevant for farmers investing in buildings, equipment and efficiency upgrades, while aligning with policy priorities across Climate Action, Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and Public Expenditure.
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Livestock, welfare and sectoral Scheme Payments
A broad range of livestock-linked Scheme Payments are also progressing:
- Beef Welfare Scheme 2025: €28.371 million paid to 24,306 farmers.
- CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme: €6.005 million paid to 9,207 farmers.
- National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme: €4.097 million paid to 8,163 farmers.
- SCEP: €52.6 million paid to 15,754 farmers.
- National Sheep Welfare Scheme: €21.47 million paid to 17,071 farmers.
- Sheep Improvement Scheme: €21.30 million paid to 17,119 farmers.
- Protein Aid Scheme: €9.73 million paid to 1,625 farmers, including €9,480 this week.
The Fuel Income Support Scheme has also delivered €23.18 million to 30,179 farmers, with more than €2.06 million paid this week alone.
Organic and tillage supports expand
Organic Farming Scheme participation continues to grow, with 2025 advance payments reaching €58.87 million for 5,175 farmers. Earlier annual rounds remain substantial too, showing a steady long-term expansion in organic support. Elsewhere, the Tillage Sustainability Support Payment 2026 has reached €29.21 million for 8,605 farmers, while the Straw Incorporation Measure has paid €12.88 million to 2,779 farmers.
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Why this Scheme Payments update matters
For farmers, advisers and agri-business stakeholders, this Scheme Payments release is more than a ledger of figures. It shows the financial footprint of State support in Agriculture, Food production and rural communities, while reflecting broader government coordination through gov.ie and related public bodies. It also offers a practical benchmark for applicants awaiting balances, checking weekly movement, or planning cash flow for the months ahead.
In short, the latest Scheme Payments update confirms that substantial funding continues to move through Ireland’s farm support system, with direct income aid, environmental programmes and investment grants all playing a major role in 2026. Article/Image Courtesy: gov.ie
