Press release
Minister McConalogue reminds Farmers of 17th May Deadline for BPS Applications
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., today reminded farmers that the deadline for submitting their 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications online is midnight on Monday 17th May. This is also the deadline for the related submission of applications for
• Transfer of Entitlements
• Young Farmer/National Reserve
• The Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)
• The Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme, and
• The Protein Aid scheme.
The Department has been helping farmers in making their applications in recent weeks through its telephone helpdesk services. The helpdesk service telephone number is 0761 06 44 20, and lines will be open for extended hours in the run up to the application date as follows:
• Between 9.15 am and 9.00 pm from Monday 10th May to Friday 14th May
• On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
• Between 9.15 am and 12 midnight on Monday 17th May.
The Minister commented, “The financial support provided under schemes is a key support for farmers. I urge all farmers to lodge their applications as soon as possible before the 17th May deadline. Should any farmer require guidance in making their application, they should ring the Department’s Helpdesk is open and available where a member of staff will be able to assist them.”
In relation to the new Straw Incorporation Measure in particular, the Minister added, “This new €10m measure is an important support for tillage farmers and I would encourage eligible farmers to apply by the 17th May deadline.”
Note for Editors:
For assistance on registering for www.agfood.ie as a first step in making an online application, farmers can contact the AgFood Registration Helpdesk on 0761 064424. They can also contact this phone number should they require assistance to register an agricultural consultant or Teagasc adviser to apply on their behalf. Applicants should note that they must register for www.agfood.ie as a first step before they can complete their applications. Those who have not yet registered should this do this as soon as possible.
For assistance on completing applications online, farmers can contact the Direct Payments Helpdesk on 0761 064420.
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