The Basic Income Support for Sustainability Scheme (BISS) is the main EU support for farmers. It provides income support for farming sustainably and aims to ensure farmers can make a living from farming. The amount you get is based on the number of …

The basic income support for sustainability (BISS) mechanism replaces the basic payment scheme (BPS) and the Single area payment scheme (SAPS) under Regulation (EU) 1307/2013, under the common agricultural policy (CAP) for the 2023-27 programming period.

Some of the familiar CAP Direct Payment schemes have changed names from Jan 1 2023, but have similarities to previous schemes, including: Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening Payment Scheme become the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS)

Feb 11, 2025 · Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has announced the opening of the application process for the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS). This application process also includes the Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS), the Eco-Scheme actions, and the other related schemes.

The BISS offers a safety net of income support by guaranteeing a minimum level of agricultural income to all active farmers, to be topped-up by other direct payments targeting specific issues or specific types of beneficiaries.

Apr 14, 2025 · The Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) replaces the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The BISS is designed to provide a direct income support to Irish farmers to underpin their continued sustainability and viability.

Basic Income Support for Sustain-ability (BISS) – the BISS payment is based on the size of your holding and the number and value of entitlements held. One hectare of eligible land must be claimed to draw down a payment for each entitlement held. All entitlements are subject to a two-year usage rule.

Apr 2, 2025 · The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is hosting in-person information clinics across the country to help farmers apply online for BISS and other farming schemes. The clinics offer one-to-one support to help you submit your application before the scheme closes on the 15 May 2025.

May 18, 2023 · This new scheme takes the place of the Basic Payments Scheme (BPS). According to the Government, BISS has been established as an income support to Irish farmers transitioning towards more sustainable and viable production systems.

Mar 1, 2023 · The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is now accepting applications for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-related schemes. Under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) has been replaced by the BISS.