€171 million allocated to farmers and fishermen in Mayo in 2025

Farmers and fishers in County Mayo received €171.29 million in funding during 2025, according to figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The payments were delivered through a combination of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) supports, targeted national schemes, and rural development programmes.

Minister of State Alan Dillon said, "These payments are a lifeline for rural and coastal communities in Mayo, ensuring that families have the resources they need to sustain their livelihoods and continue producing world-class food."

The biggest allocations in Mayo included:

• Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) - €46.38 million
• Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) - €26.86 million
• Eco Scheme - €21.04 million
• Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - €37.59 million
• Forestry - €4.94 million
• Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)- €4.56 million

Other notable supports included the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (€2.36 million), Beef Welfare Scheme (€543,810), and Compensation for Bovine TB (€1.73 million).

Across Ireland, payments administered by the Department exceeded €2.18 billion in 2025, reflecting the scale of investment in agriculture and fisheries. These schemes are designed to underpin farm incomes, promote sustainable practices, and strengthen the agri-food sector’s contribution to the economy.

Minister Dillon added, "The scale of investment demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting enterprise and hard work in rural Ireland. Agriculture and fisheries are the backbone of our economy, and these schemes help secure their future."

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