Fodder Support Scheme
Ó An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara
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Ó An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The purpose of the Fodder Support Scheme 2023 (FSS) is to incentivise farmers to grow sufficient grass and conserve fodder (silage and/or hay) for the 2023 winter in order to reduce the risk of potential animal welfare issues occurring, as a result of the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the price of key inputs involved in the production of fodder such as fertiliser, diesel and plastic, which have increased significantly over the last 12 months.
To be eligible for FSS 2023, you must:
• Have a valid 2022 Fodder Support Scheme application.
• Have applied for FSS online at agfood.ie on or before the 05th December 2022.
• Confirm and agree to cut and conserve the declared area for silage and or hay by 12th September 2023.
• Confirm and agree that applicants will have an opportunity to amend the declared cuts when it re-opens in 2023.
• Confirm and agree if the Fodder Support Scheme 2023 is not fully delivered recoupment of some or all of the monies will apply.
• You must agree to comply with the terms & conditions of the Fodder Support Scheme 2023.
• Submit a valid 2023 BISS application online on or before 23.59hrs on the 23rd of June 2023.
• Only grassland parcels will be eligible. Tillage land is not eligible to receive support under this scheme.
• At percentage of participants will be selected for inspection with a further percentage subject to administrative checks.
Terms and Conditions 2023
Fodder Support Scheme 2023 – Terms and Conditions Updated
Terms and Conditions 2022
Fodder Support Scheme 2023 – Frequently Asked Question