Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) 2026

19 February 2026 Alicia Temple

The application window for BISS 2026 is now open. Farmers can apply for all elements of Direct Payments online. The closing date is Friday, 15 May 2026.

The application window for BISS 2026 is now open.

Key deadline

The closing date for applications is Friday, 15 May 2026.

What happens next

Over the coming weeks, farmers will be receiving a BISS information pack in the post containing their maps and land details for 2026.

What you can apply for

Farmers can apply for all elements of Direct Payments online, including:

Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS)
Eco-Schemes
Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers
Protein Aid
National Reserve
Transferring of entitlements

Don’t miss the deadline

Friday, 15 May 2026

Get in touch to submit your application ahead of the deadline.

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