Payments
David Wright on 19 Jan 2022
Consultants raise concerns over 10ha minimum claim
The analysis by consultants from RPS warns that small farms will fall outside new farm sustainability standards.
David Wright on 19 Jan 2022
New suckler payments – what needs to change?
The current eligibility criteria for a suckler scheme don’t work in practice. David Wright reports.
Rachel Donovan on 15 Jan 2022
Over 1,000 in receipt of PUP in agriculture
There are over 6,000 fewer people receiving the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) in agriculture now than in February 2021.
Rachel Donovan on 14 Jan 2022
'Fairness not favouritism' for forgotten farmers in next CAP - INHFA
These forgotten farmers missed out on installation grants, young farmer top-ups and other schemes in the last CAP.
David Wright on 12 Jan 2022
UFU keen to set direction of travel for payments
The future for agricultural funding was one of the key issues raised at the first of six UFU winter roadshows. David Wright reports.
Declan O'Brien on 08 Jan 2022
CAP payment convergence will not stop slide towards bigger EU farm sizes
Flattening of supports will only a deliver a 'once-off blip in the consolidation trend', Professor Alan Matthews of Trinity College has claimed.
Aisling Meehan on 05 Jan 2022
Rehashing the Rights of Way law
One of our most talked about legal queries of 2021 was pertaining to the changes in the law surrounding Rights of Way. Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan recaps what you can do to register a RoW
Amy Forde on 05 Jan 2022
National Archives: Set-aside scheme proposal to pay £56/ac
The Government of the day acknowledged that cereal incomes had become ‘severely depressed’ and that the increase in the levy to 6% would cost the sector £7m in 1991.
Amy Forde on 05 Jan 2022
National Archives 1991: CAP ‘in the grip of a serious crisis’
A European Commission communication on the CAP to the European Council shows that the Commission was seeking a ‘fundamental’ reform of the CAP.
Contributor on 05 Jan 2022
Gerry Boyle: prioritising the enhancement of farm income in public policy
Public policy can of course influence the choice of system over and above the market drivers through the implementation of product supports and market management systems. Gerry Boyle writes.
David Wright on 05 Jan 2022
DAERA to take pressure off farm entitlements
In the current system, some farmers have to keep every last corner eligible to claim full payments.
Amy Forde on 30 Dec 2021
Caomhnú Aranna and Duncannan Blue Flag among EIP schemes extended
Four EIP schemes in total have been extended into 2022, it has been announced.
Amy Forde on 22 Dec 2021
Almost €20m in BEAM payments to be clawed back
Some 7,700 farmers are not on track to meet the 5% reduction requirement in the BEAM scheme.
Peter McCann on 22 Dec 2021
Quotas for new suckler payment
Each farmer’s quota for the new scheme in NI will be based on historic numbers prior to 2021.
Margaret Nolan on 22 Dec 2021
Money Mentor: would I qualify for Farm Assist?
Farm Assist is a State payment for those who are on a low income. Money Mentor Margaret Nolan outlines what you should know about it before you apply and how to go about the application process.
Barry Murphy on 22 Dec 2021
Farmer caught in farm inspection scam
A man posing as a Department of Agriculture inspector informed the farmer that he was non-compliant and asked him to hand over a sum of money.
David Wright on 22 Dec 2021
DAERA taking rational approach to payments
NI farmers should be thankful that we are not following the lead set by England.
David Wright on 22 Dec 2021
Views sought on new NI farm policy
The public consultation on new farm policy proposals is open for eight weeks. David Wright reports
Rachel Donovan on 17 Dec 2021
Galway will receive over €3m in BDGP payments
The Department of Agriculture has released a breakdown of BDGP payments per county, which shows Galway, Clare and Mayo receive the most.
Declan O'Brien on 17 Dec 2021
Greenway goodwill to net farmers up to €22,500
Goodwill payments will be made where landowners agree to an early sign-on and ongoing co-operation with the greenway project.