Kilkenny farmers - BISS 2026 now open for applications
Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS), Eco-Schemes
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced that the application process for the 2026 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS), Eco-Schemes and other related schemes has now opened.
“Over the coming weeks, farmers will be receiving a BISS information pack in the post containing their maps and land details for 2026,” Minister Heydon said.
“This information will assist farmers and their advisors to make their online application.”
The closing date for BISS applications is Friday, May 15. “Where farmers make use of advisory services to submit their form, I urge them to engage early with their advisor, to avail of the opening of the application process now rather than waiting until nearer the closing date,” the Minister added.
“Direct payments are a critical element of farm income, and I would encourage all farmers to make sure that they submit their application on time and where any queries arise, to respond promptly to allow payments issue on time.”
As part of the Terms and Conditions for 2026 a new section regarding Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing has been included. This text is there to remind farmers of their obligations but also the support available through schemes like the TAMS3 Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme to assist them to make their work environment safer.