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Adam Woods on 15 Sep 2021
Department to apologise for ANC cuts
Adam Woods has the latest on the BEAM scheme saga and news that the Department of Agriculture has moved to apply cuts to ANC and TAMS payments to claw back BEAM money.
Amy Forde on 15 Sep 2021
Hill farmers seek grants for drones in Budget 2022
In its pre-budget submission, the INHFA also called for up to €4m/year for the marking and development of a naturally reared suckler beef.
Darren Carty on 15 Sep 2021
ANC payments worth €182m issue to 85,000 farmers.
The advance payments compare to €185m issued to 86,000 farmers in 2020 and Minister McConalogue says regular payment runs will take place as cases are cleared for payment.
Amy Forde on 15 Sep 2021
Over €180m in ANC payments begin to issue
In line with previous years, not all applications are currently cleared for payment under the ANC scheme, the Department of Agriculture has said.
Adam Woods on 14 Sep 2021
Department claws back BEAM money from ANC and TAMS grants
The Department has reclaimed money related to the beef scheme before the 30-day repayment period expired.
Amy Forde on 04 Aug 2021
IFA calls for drystock supports and ANC boost in Budget 2022
For the beef sector, the IFA has called for BDGP and BEEP-S to deliver a targeted direct payment of €300/cow.
Amy Forde on 28 Jul 2021
Over 2,000 farmers opt to pay Local Property Tax from CAP payments
Farmers can opt to pay the Local Properrty Tax by having it deducted from certain CAP payments.
Niall Hurson on 08 Jul 2021
More than half of all appeals against Department of Agriculture rejected in 2020
The number of appeals received in 2020 was highest for GLAS and ANC.
Darren Carty on 07 Jul 2021
REAP a glimpse of the future for Irish grassland swards?
The Results-Based Environment-Agri Pilot (REAP) gives an insight into what could possibly be a greater focus in the future on promoting extensive grasslands and reducing nutrient inputs.
Darren Carty on 07 Jul 2021
Mid-year review for ANC stocking rates
Farmers in ANC must maintain a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units per hectare for seven consecutive months to qualify for ANC payments.
Adam Woods on 30 Jun 2021
‘EU has closed door on commercial farming’ – Golden
Adam Woods sat down with IFA livestock chair Brendan Golden on his farm in Mayo this week to talk about his IFA role, CAP reform and the future of full-time beef farming.
Darren Carty on 16 Jun 2021
REAP letters circulated to unsuccessful applicants
The letters detail the score which an applicant received with a cut-off score of 50 marks set to be considered for inclusion to the pilot project.
Darren Carty on 28 May 2021
Schemes update: Monday 31 May is an important date for farm schemes
There are three key deadlines falling on 31 May, including the last date for BPS amendments, the last day for sowing wild bird cover and last day to satisfy ANC stocking rates.
Amy Forde on 26 May 2021
CAP strategic plan schemes revealed
Documents seen by the Irish Farmers Journal show the range of schemes the Department has proposed under the next CAP. Amy Forde reports on the new measures on the table.
The Dealer on 12 May 2021
Beehives as livestock units
The Dealer spotted that the Minister for Agriculture has been asked if beehives can be considered as a livestock unit.
Amy Forde on 12 May 2021
Over 110,000 farmers apply to BPS
The closing date for farmers to submit an application for the Basic Payment Scheme is 17 May.
Darren Carty on 07 May 2021
Safeguarding ANC payments with an appropriate stocking rate
Farmers in ANC must maintain a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units per hectare for seven consecutive months to qualify for payments.
David Wright on 05 May 2021
Lowland farms have more options – Poots
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots points to dairy and grain growing as being alternatives to sucklers in the lowland.
Darren Carty on 28 Apr 2021
REAP may suit many beef and sheep farmers
There is a large cohort of beef and sheep farmers who, on paper, are a perfect fit for REAP and who should give careful consideration to it. Adam Woods and Darren Carty report.
Darren Carty on 21 Apr 2021
REAP opens with a 20-day window for applications
The Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot (REAP) opened for applications on Wednesday 21 April and will close on Monday 10 May and offers a maximum payment averaging €6,300 over two years.