Grant aid for various items of interest to farmers is available under the TAMS Farm Safety Scheme but the deadline is fast approaching and applications must be in by January 9.

The farm safety grant rate is 40% on eligible investments, up to a maximum investment of €20,000. You must be investing a minimum of €2,000 to be eligible for grant aid. Decent handling facilities are a great addition to any farm to help reduce the workload.

You should talk to your advisor to discuss your requirements and how you can make use of this farm safety grant aid.

This scheme will close on January 9, 2015, so you have very little time to apply. Items qualifying for grant aid under the farm safety scheme include:

Safety Rails on Silo Walls
Safety Fencing for external slurry and effluent stores (including gate)
Solid Cover for External Slurry and Effluent Stores
Safety Covers on External Agitation Points or Manholes
Replacement of damaged slats (single/twin/gang) or replacement of existing internal agitation point with new gang slats
Replacement of hinged door/sheeted gate with a sliding door on agricultural buildings
Removal of end wall of tank and provision of external agitation point
Wiring/Rewiring of existing farm buildings
Yard Lights (min 200W equivalent, either metal halide or LED)
Retrofitting roof clear-sheet (roof light) with safety cages
Circulation pipe (6”) to allow for agitation of slurry
Installation of calving gates
Simple aeration systems
Mobile Cattle Crush Unit (min 2.4m long)
Mobile cattle penning max of 75 linear metres (in combination with a Cattle Handling unit)
Mobile cattle weighing scales
Leg hoist/ lifter
Head Scoop
Mobile specialised Sheep spraying equipment (with or without trailer)
Portable Sheep Handling Race with wheels (including footbath)
Portable Basic Sheep Handling Race
Mobile Sheep Weighing Facilities
Mobile Sheep Rollover Crates
Mobile Sheep “Batch” Footbaths
Mobile Sheep penning max of 75 linear metres (in combination with a Sheep Handling Race)
Mobile Sheep Adoption Unit Front
Mobile Sheep Adoption Unit Front with penning

For terms and conditions as well as application form click here