For many farmers who do not meet the criteria for Tier one or two of GLAS may take up the option of Wild Bird Cover to gain access to the course.

Here are some frequently asked questions in relation to Wild Brid Cover and GLAS:

Q. Due to my current farming system and stocking rate (134kgs N/HA) I reckon I am a tier 3 category however I am thinking of undertaking the low emission or wild bird cover option which would class me as a tier 2 category.

Will this give me a better chance of acceptance into the scheme and will receipts have to be submitted each year to Wexford for proof of slurry spreading as in the AEOS scheme?

A. If you choose these actions, you will be Tier 2. For Low-emission Slurry Spreading, you will be required to sign a declaration each year stating that all slurry is spread with a trailing shoe and the quantity in m3 that was spread.

Q. Does wild bird cover need to be fenced where there is no livestock on the farm?

A. Yes.