Budget 2027
The succession credit doubles — if you register in January.
€5,000 to €10,000 a year, but only for partnerships registered from 1 January 2027. Over five years that is a gap of up to €25,000, decided by a date.
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This October on Irish farms
Budget 2027 landed. Three deadlines before the advances.
Budget 2027 doubled the farm succession tax credit and lifted the VAT flat rate to 4.8%, with most measures starting in January. Before then, the slurry closed period starts on 8 October, ACRES Co-operation investment applications close on 14 October, and fertiliser closing stock declarations are due by 15 October. BISS, CRISS and Eco Scheme advances are scheduled from 16 October. Check your payment status, speak to your advisor and keep the submission receipts.
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Organic land has tripled since 2017: 1.8% of Irish farmland to 6%.
Leitrim and Kerry are past 10%. Kilkenny is at 2%. From 1.5 million DAFM parcel records, 2017 to 2025.
More maps and insights →Slurry · 8 October
Slurry got an extra week. The closed period starts 8 October.
Ministers extended spreading to Wednesday 7 October, but only for herds registered with the Department in advance. Zero tolerance applies once the closed period starts.
ACRES · 14 October
Your ACRES investment plan needs your advisor's submission.
The Non-Productive Investment window closes on 14 October. For Tranche 1 Co-operation farms, this is the last window during your contract.
Fertiliser register · 15 October
File your fertiliser closing stock by 15 October, even if it is zero.
Declare what you held at 23.59 on 14 September, rather than what is there today. Registered users with no stock still need a nil return.
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