Bord Bia has been allocated just over €60 million for next year through Budget 2027.

The allocation for the Irish food board was confirmed by Minister of State for food promotion, new markets and research and development Noel Grealish.

Bord Bia's budget allocation for next year will be €60.7 million, which Minister Grealish said will be alloted to the agency "to support its on-going activities in key markets on behalf of the Irish food and drink industry".

"This funding will support Bord Bia to develop new and existing market opportunities at home and abroad," Minister Grealish added.

Minister Grealish also welcomed a budget of €20 million for research in the agri-sector next year.

Department of Agriculture

The total allocation to the Department of Agriculture in Budget 2027 of €2.344 billion has been welcomed by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon.

Minister Heydon said: "Budget 2027 delivers a comprehensive package that builds on progress already made on my key strategic priorities.

"It includes further funding to support investment by farmers in improving water quality and biodiversity; it provides increased funding for animal health and welfare measures; and increases supports to both the tillage and fisheries sectors," he added.

Minister Heydon confirmed that the extended Fuel Income Support Scheme will cover the five months of August to December, following on from the original run of the scheme from March to July.

The minister also said he will shortly announce the details of a new fertiliser support scheme, which will be worth some €46 million; about €15.3 million from the EU topped up by just over €30 million in exchequer funding.

The minister also welcomed the allocations for water quality and the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).

With the allocation for the TB programme decreasing by around €15 million, Minister Heydon welcomed the improvement in TB indicators.

"The latest statistics for 2026 indicate 5,372 herds have suffered a TB breakdown in the last 12 months which is down 10.9% compared to this time last year with a herd incidence now of 5.42% compared to 6.03% this time last year.

"This is due to the combined efforts of all stakeholders in engaging with farmers to reduce the risk TB poses to Irish herds and rural communities. To continue this progress I have secured a further allocation of €142.4 million for TB measures in 2027," he added.

He also said that increasing the ceilings for the On-Farm Valuation Scheme for TB reactors - which will go up by €500 - "has been an ambition of mine since I cam to this office...to reflect the changes in market conditions since the ceilings were last amended in 2018".

Minister Heydon said he is "fully committed" to the development of the growth of the organic sector in line with our targets".

He said that funding will continue next year to facilitate financial support to farmers under the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).

However, concerns that the scheme would not reopen to new participants appear to have been well-founded; it is understood that the scheme will remain at its current participation level of around €5,600 farmers, almost triple the figure from three years ago.

Those who are currently in the scheme will continue to receive funding in line with OFS terms and conditions.

Commenting on his department's overall allocation from Budget 2027, Minister Heydon said: "I recognise the very real challenges facing our farming and fishing sectors, from rising costs to the impact of extreme weather events and the wider global uncertainty.

"Today’s budget provides a substantial package to meet these challenges while continuing to build on progress already made on addressing my key priorities," he added.

"The substantial budgetary package announced today will strengthen the resilience of farmers, fishers and foresters, thereby ensuring their long-term economic and environmental sustainability," the minister said.