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€31 million for a new Fertiliser Scheme to be launched in 2026 to support farmers in responding to higher fertiliser costs.
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An additional €20 million for the fisheries sector to implement the recommendations of the Berkery Report.
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A €4 million increase for the Straw Incorporation Measure, to support the tillage sector and the environment (supports for the tillage sector totalling €54 million in 2027).
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An extra €21.6 million for Water Quality and Biodiversity European Innovation Partnerships, essential for retaining our Nitrates Derogation.
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An increase the farmer’s flat rate payment for VAT from 4.5% to 4.8%, from 1st January 2027.
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€22 million euro for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme.
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The extension of the Accelerated Capital Allowances (ACA) scheme for farm safety equipment to the end of 2029.
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Increase in the tax credit for registered farm partnerships from €5,000 to €10,000 (available for up to 5 years). In addition, the minimum three-year holding period before which assets can be transferred under the scheme's rules is being removed for applications made to enter a Succession Farm Partnership on or after 1 January 2027.
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A reduction in the VAT rate for non-oral respiratory vaccines to 9% from 1st January 2027.
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Allocation of €280 million for ACRES, with €170 million of the funding allocated from carbon tax income.
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An increased allocation for TAMS to €93.35 million, the largest ever annual budget allocation in on-farm investment by Government. This will support competitiveness on Irish farms, generational renewal, and crucially, will fund slurry storage that will be a critical component in supporting Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation.
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For bTB reactors, an increase on the existing On-Farm Market Valuation ceilings by €500 for all categories reactors valued, commencing from 6th October 2026.
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Total funding of €98.9 million for Animal Health and Welfare measures.
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€131 million for livestock schemes (beef welfare scheme, sheep improvement scheme etc).
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Allocation of €93 million for the forestry sector to support the forestry programme and the Reconstitution Scheme developed in response to the impacts of Storm Eowyn, Ash Dieback among other various supports.
