I was going to make use of the newfangled fodder production incentive until I found out my proactive approach is not being rewarded.

I had a nice few days for sowing in the last week of July and got a bit of Redstart in the ground. But I can forget any payment from the Department of Agriculture. It is only supporting those who waited until 3 August to plant.

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Fodder production measure: eligibility details, crops and cut-off dates