Many farmers apply for schemes to help benefit the viability and improve the sustainability of their farms. The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine are responsible for the roll out of many schemes. Some of the schemes available involve funding which can come from a number of sources namely the National Exchequer or Rural Development Programme.
April and May are key months for some key applications for schemes or regulations.
The table below highlights upcoming important dates for farmer’s calendars. The following dates are correct as of May 16th and may be subject to change.
| Rural Development Funded Scheme(s) | |
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) |
Tranche 26 ends 01/07/2022 |
| Farm Environmental Study | Closed |
| Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) | Closed |
| Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) | Closed |
| National Exchequer Funded Scheme(s) | |
| Multi Species Sward Measure (MSSM) | Closed |
| Red Clover Silage Measure (RCSM) | Closed |
| Dairy Beef Calf Programme | Closed |
| Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) | Closed |
| European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) Funding | |
| Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) | Closed |
| National Reserve (Young Farmer/New Entrants) | |
| Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) | |
| Protein Aid Scheme | |
| Other deadlines to note | |
| Nitrates Derogation | Closed |
| Transfer of Entitlements Application | Closed |
| BPS Amendments | Closed |
More Information here.
