Press release
McConalogue reminds farmers of deadline for Pig Exceptional Aid Scheme
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has reminded pig farmers to submit their applications for the new €13 million Pig Exceptional Aid Scheme (PEP2) 2022. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 11 July.
The Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme 2 (PEPS2) is an EU-funded exceptional adjustment aid scheme drawn up in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/467. Pig farmers must meet a number of criteria in order to the eligible for payment, with payment rates under the scheme ranging from €3,000 up to €100,000 per nominated herd.
The Minister commented:
“I urge all pig farmers to examine the terms and conditions of the scheme, and to submit their applications in good time in advance of next Monday’s deadline."
Should farmers need to contact the department in relation to scheduling of inspections under the DAFM Pig Welfare Programme they should contact their local Regional Veterinary Office (RVO).