A derogation is available to farmers with fallow land under GLAS.
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Farmers applying to the fallow land action under GLAS can apply for a derogation to use designated fields for fodder, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said this Tuesday.
"Given the difficulties farmers are experiencing this year, on an exceptional basis, my Department is prepared to consider written requests for a derogation from the specifications for this action," Minister Creed said. "Written requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A visit to the land affected may be required before approval is granted."
Under GLAS terms and conditions, land lying fallow to provide food and habitat for wildlife must be mulched or mown once a year, but not between 1 March and 1 September.
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Farmers wishing to obtain a derogation from these dates must write to the GLAS Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co Wexford or email glas@agriculture.gov.ie
The relaxing of rules follows a similar decision at EU level for land lying fallow under greening rules, also to maximise fodder production under the current drought conditions.
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Farmers applying to the fallow land action under GLAS can apply for a derogation to use designated fields for fodder, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said this Tuesday.
"Given the difficulties farmers are experiencing this year, on an exceptional basis, my Department is prepared to consider written requests for a derogation from the specifications for this action," Minister Creed said. "Written requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A visit to the land affected may be required before approval is granted."
Under GLAS terms and conditions, land lying fallow to provide food and habitat for wildlife must be mulched or mown once a year, but not between 1 March and 1 September.
Farmers wishing to obtain a derogation from these dates must write to the GLAS Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co Wexford or email glas@agriculture.gov.ie
The relaxing of rules follows a similar decision at EU level for land lying fallow under greening rules, also to maximise fodder production under the current drought conditions.
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