Eco-scheme
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
Ó An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The Eco-Scheme has been introduced for the first time as part of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027. This voluntary annual scheme will be open to all active farmers to participate in. To qualify for payment, farmers will have to undertake specific agricultural practices on their farms. Payment under the Eco-Scheme will be an annual payment for all eligible hectares covered by the commitments undertaken.
Each farmer will have the opportunity to opt in or out on an annual basis. Agricultural practices chosen can also be changed on a yearly basis at the farmers discretion. Farmers will apply for the Eco-Scheme at the same time as their application for the BISS from 2023 onwards.
The aim of the Eco-Scheme is to reward farmers, from all farming sectors and from different levels of intensity, for undertaking actions that are beneficial to the climate, environment, water quality and biodiversity.
All active farmers are eligible to apply. The Eco-Scheme has 8 agricultural practices to choose from, with 3 of these practices having an enhanced option. A farmer must deliver two practices (or one enhanced option) to qualify for an Eco-Scheme payment.
The payment rate depends on uptake but is likely to be in the region of €60 - €65 per hectare with a total financial allocation of €297 million per annum.
You apply for Eco-scheme as part of the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application.
Payment Entitlements are not required to apply for the Eco-Scheme.
A farmer may submit their own application in conjunction with their BISS application, if they so wish, or they can employ a FAS approved advisor to do so on their behalf.
To apply online, login or register at agfood.ie
You must apply by midnight on 29 May 2023.
If your login or password are expired and need to be renewed please contact the Department’s helpdesk as set out below.
Agfood Online Services Helpdesk
Address: Government Offices, Farnham Street, Cavan, Co Cavan, H12 D459
Website: agfood.ie
Email: agfood@agriculture.gov.ie
The Eco scheme Terms and Conditions are contained within the 2023 Basic Income Support for Sustainability and related area-based scheme Terms and Conditions.
Guide to Editing Maps for Eco-Scheme