National Sheep Welfare Scheme worth €22m now open

Farmers will have to complete three out of five possible actions to receive the full €13 per ewe
National Sheep Welfare Scheme worth €22m now open

The approved budget for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is €22m

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 - 12:54
Zoe Geary

The 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) is now open for applications.

The 2026 NSWS, which has an approved budget of €22m, is a continuation and expansion of a similar scheme that operated in 2025.

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