€46.2 million fertiliser support scheme is now available for Carlow/Kilkenny farmers
Farmers in Carlow will be supported with fertiliser costs, with no application needed
A €46.2 million fertiliser support scheme is now available for Carlow/Kilkenny farmers.
The scheme is designed to support farmers facing higher fertiliser costs arising from international market disruption linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East
Payments of €40 per tonne of eligible chemical fertiliser purchased.
Minimum eligible quantity: 2.5 tonnes.
Maximum quantity eligible for support: 100 tonnes.
Minimum payment: €100.
No application is required and payments will be made automatically using information already held on the National Fertiliser Database and BISS records.
Payments are expected to issue before the end of 2026.
To qualify, farmers must have:
- Submitted a valid 2026 BISS application
- Registered as a Fertiliser End User on the National Fertiliser Database
- Recorded eligible fertiliser purchases during the 2025 fertiliser year (15 September 2024 to 14 September 2025)
Young farmers, new entrants and eligible horticultural producers are also being catered for under the scheme.
Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Catherine Callaghan said: "This funding will provide a valuable financial boost for farmers across Carlow and Kilkenny who have faced sustained pressure from rising input costs.
“Importantly, the scheme is designed to minimise paperwork and ensure payments reach farmers as quickly as possible. I would encourage all eligible farmers to ensure their fertiliser records are up to date ahead of the October 23rd deadline”.