Farmers will still pay the cost of the fodder in the normal way.
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The fodder transport subsidy announced on Wednesday, is to provide affected farmers in the west and northwest with a financial contribution towards the cost of transporting fodder.
Farmers in these parts of the country have been experiencing a fodder deficit following months of heavy rain.
Are you eligible?
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There are a number of criteria affected farmers will need to meet before becoming eligible for the scheme.
The following will give farmers what they need to know regarding the support measure:
A farmer must demonstrate a significant shortfall of fodder on the holding, as verified by a recognised agricultural adviser.
Only the shortfall in fodder will be eligible to receive support under the transport measure.
How much is the scheme worth?
This measure will provide a financial contribution of €12 per bale of silage or haylage and €8/bale of straw or hay.
Farmers will still pay the cost of the fodder in the normal way.
The Irish Farmers Journal understands the farmer must produce a receipt from the haulage company for the transport cost.
How to apply?
Details regarding the application process are still unknown, but are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Local trade
Announcing the scheme Minister Creed outlined the importance of not disrupting local trade of fodder between farmers.
“As fodder is traded between farms on a regular basis, it is essential that the support measure being announced today is targeted at those who most need it and does not impact on the normal functioning of the market for fodder.”
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The fodder transport subsidy announced on Wednesday, is to provide affected farmers in the west and northwest with a financial contribution towards the cost of transporting fodder.
Farmers in these parts of the country have been experiencing a fodder deficit following months of heavy rain.
Are you eligible?
There are a number of criteria affected farmers will need to meet before becoming eligible for the scheme.
The following will give farmers what they need to know regarding the support measure:
A farmer must demonstrate a significant shortfall of fodder on the holding, as verified by a recognised agricultural adviser.
Only the shortfall in fodder will be eligible to receive support under the transport measure.
How much is the scheme worth?
This measure will provide a financial contribution of €12 per bale of silage or haylage and €8/bale of straw or hay.
Farmers will still pay the cost of the fodder in the normal way.
The Irish Farmers Journal understands the farmer must produce a receipt from the haulage company for the transport cost.
How to apply?
Details regarding the application process are still unknown, but are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Local trade
Announcing the scheme Minister Creed outlined the importance of not disrupting local trade of fodder between farmers.
“As fodder is traded between farms on a regular basis, it is essential that the support measure being announced today is targeted at those who most need it and does not impact on the normal functioning of the market for fodder.”
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