Sheep management: grants for grass measuring equipment
This week's notes cover worm control, selecting replacement ewe lambs and an update on TAMS II with the addition of grant aid for grass measuring equipment.
The latest trance of TAMS II now includes grant aid for grass measuring equipment. The reference cost is €950/unit.
The reference cost explanatory notes state that this cost includes the system hardware and the plate/pole.
It also states that the applicant must have a compatible smart device when purchasing the equipment.
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The minimum investment remains at €2,000 excluding VAT, so if a farmer wishes to apply for grant aid it will need to be teamed up with another investment.
Sheep fencing
Sheep fencing is €5.34/m for lowland fencing and €8.01/m for mountain fencing.
A fixed sheep handling unit is €73.20/m2, while a fixed unit with a dipping tub is €99.50/m2.
A portable race is €881.96 for a basic unit.
A portable unit with wheels costs €3,186.54, while associated penning is €27.93/m.
Other relevant equipment is €845.92 for a weighing scales, €654 for a batch footbath and €847 for a rollover crate, with all costs excluding VAT.
The current tranche remains open until 6 October 2017. Note that applications must be submitted online.
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Title: Sheep management: grants for grass measuring equipment
This week's notes cover worm control, selecting replacement ewe lambs and an update on TAMS II with the addition of grant aid for grass measuring equipment.
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The latest trance of TAMS II now includes grant aid for grass measuring equipment. The reference cost is €950/unit.
The reference cost explanatory notes state that this cost includes the system hardware and the plate/pole.
It also states that the applicant must have a compatible smart device when purchasing the equipment.
The minimum investment remains at €2,000 excluding VAT, so if a farmer wishes to apply for grant aid it will need to be teamed up with another investment.
Sheep fencing
Sheep fencing is €5.34/m for lowland fencing and €8.01/m for mountain fencing.
A fixed sheep handling unit is €73.20/m2, while a fixed unit with a dipping tub is €99.50/m2.
A portable race is €881.96 for a basic unit.
A portable unit with wheels costs €3,186.54, while associated penning is €27.93/m.
Other relevant equipment is €845.92 for a weighing scales, €654 for a batch footbath and €847 for a rollover crate, with all costs excluding VAT.
The current tranche remains open until 6 October 2017. Note that applications must be submitted online.
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