The 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening Scheme have now opened for applications, the Department of Agriculture has announced.
Farmers will be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing maps and land details over the coming days. The pack will also include a ‘help sheet’ to assist farmers in making their online application.
The closing date for BPS applications is Monday 17 May. Farmers and advisors are urged to make use of the early opening of the application process rather than wait until nearer the closing date.
All elements of the Direct Payment Schemes (BPS, Greening, Young Farmers Scheme, National Reserve, transferring of entitlements and the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme) are now online. The Department says online applications for these schemes can be dealt with more efficiently.
Since 2018 the packs do not include a paper application form as EU regulations require all applications to be made online.
All farmers will be notified over the coming week of the value of their payment entitlements through www.agfood.ie
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