The Department of Agriculture has produced a frequently asked questions guide to GLAS and here, we highlight some of the most popular questions.

Does the >140kg N/Ha for a grassland farmer refer to 2014 or  2015 or to future years?

Nitrates data is prepared from 2013 information, which is the last complete data set available.

My wife is a new farmer in 2014 for the first time and under 40yrs of age. Will there be any concession to allow her into the scheme if she was a new farmer in 2014 or 2013?

There is no priority access for young farmers.

If I fail to get into the scheme first time around when will the 2nd tranche open or will there be a second tranche similar to the TAMS scheme?

No decision has been made on the opening date of a second tranche.

What is the update on the commonages, will there be a collective agreement required?

One application only will be accepted for commonages with a gross area over 10ha. A collective agreement is still required.

Can farmers who wish to apply this year to become organic farmers, apply to GLAS as Tier 1 organic farmer?

Yes, they can.