The Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) for 2026 is the core direct payment scheme approved and opened by Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. It provides essential income support to active farmers and remains the gateway to a range of other schemes, including CRISS, Eco‑Schemes, the Young Farmers scheme, and more. Applications for BISS 2026 opened on 13 February 2026, with farmers receiving updated maps and land details to assist in completing their online submissions. The Department has emphasised early engagement to ensure smooth processing, and all applications must be submitted by the 15 May 2026 deadline.
