IFA Urges Farmers To Make BPS Applications By Next Monday
IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has reminded farmers that the deadline for the 2016 BPS application is next Monday, 16th May and he urged farmers to ensure that their applications are in on time. The Department of Agriculture has informed IFA that extended opening hours will operate at the Department’s Portlaoise office to assist […]
Deadline Extension For Completion Of Glas Watercourse Actions Welcomed By IFA
IFA Rural Development Chairman, Flor McCarthy has welcomed the extension by the Department of Agriculture of the deadline for completion of fencing off watercourses and riparian zones under the GLAS scheme. The deadline has been extended from the 31st March 2016 to the 31st July 2016. IFA’s Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy had called for […]
IFA Criticises Minister Coveney For Ruling 2,500 Farmers Out Of Second Phase GLAS
IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has criticised the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney for ruling 2,500 farmers out of the second phase of GLAS and backtracking on a commitment that he made at Budget time that at least 13,000 farmers would be allowed into the scheme. Flor McCarthy said that with 11,500 farmers […]
Second Phase Of Glas Must Allow All Farmers Who Apply To Join Scheme
With farmers now being notified on their acceptance into the first phase of GLAS it is vital that the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney gives a clear commitment that all farmers who apply for the second phase of the scheme will also be accepted, IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has said. He said […]
Farming – GLAS extension to Tuesday Midnight is welcome – IFA
Commenting on the announcement that the GLAS application deadline has been extended to May 26th, IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has said that the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must ensure that all applicants who apply for the current phase of GLAS are accepted into the scheme. The IFA Rural Development Chairman said […]