Ireland Resilient Agriculture Landscape - Q&A Webinar - April 2026

Why It Matters

The call provides a rare opportunity for agribusinesses and research partners to jointly fund large‑scale regenerative projects, accelerating Ireland’s climate‑neutral agriculture agenda and offering corporates verifiable ESG outcomes.

Key Takeaways

• EIT Food launches Irish Resilient Agriculture landscape call, deadline May 25.
• Target: 1,000+ farmers, 50‑80k ha transitioning to regenerative practices.
• Consortium must include scheme operators, corporate off‑takers, and MRV harmonisation.
• Funding: €1.65 million, with co‑financing from corporate partners encouraged.
• Both arable and livestock systems must be integrated in proposals.

Summary

The webinar introduced the EIT Food Irish Resilient Agriculture landscape, part of a broader EU effort to scale regenerative farming. The call for proposals was opened last month, with applications due 25 May 2026, aiming to launch the programme later in the year.

The programme targets over 1,000 farmers and 50‑80,000 hectares across arable and livestock sectors, building on existing Nevada 360 and Poland landscapes. Funding of €1.65 million is allocated, but EIT Food expects significant co‑investment from corporate off‑takers, with a goal of three corporate partners per scheme operator.

Speakers emphasized the need for scheme operators to bridge corporate‑farmer relationships and deliver training, transition plans, and MRV. “Both livestock and arable farms must be addressed,” the presenter said, underscoring the open‑ended integration requirement. The MRV harmonisation work package will align data from multiple operators, leveraging Ireland’s Agnav system.

Successful consortia will create a replicable model for scaling regenerative agriculture across Europe, offering corporations measurable sustainability metrics while delivering ecological benefits. The initiative could reshape funding structures, encourage public‑private partnerships, and accelerate Ireland’s transition to climate‑smart farming.

Original Description

Recruiting a consortium to deliver the Ireland Resilient Agriculture Project from 2026-28, supporting arable and livestock farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture, with a project co-financed by EIT Food and corporate offtakers.