Over 70% of TAMS tranche 3 applications approved - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has now approved over 70% of applications made by farmers under tranche 3 of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3).
The latest statistics, published by the department, show that 2,695 out of the 3,799 applications submitted under this tranche have been given the green light.
A further 801 applications are currently "in progress", while 217 have been rejected and 86 were withdrawn.
The following table provides the latest update on tranche 3 applications for the 10 schemes contained in TAMS 3:
| TAMS 3 scheme | Applications | Rejected | Withdrawn | In progress | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme | 1,000 | 48 | 32 | 249 | 671 |
| Dairy Equipment Scheme | 88 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 61 |
| Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme | 1,055 | 87 | 14 | 200 | 754 |
| Low Emission Slurry Spreading | 314 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 241 |
| Organic Capital Investment Scheme | 320 | 13 | 8 | 46 | 253 |
| Pig & Poultry Investment Scheme | 37 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 25 |
| Solar Capital Investment Scheme | 326 | 15 | 4 | 98 | 209 |
| Tillage Capital Investment Scheme | 219 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 184 |
| Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme | 170 | 14 | 5 | 35 | 116 |
| Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme | 270 | 22 | 6 | 61 | 181 |
| Total | 3,799 | 217 | 86 | 801 | 2,695 |
Meanwhile, the latest data also shows that 86 out of 8,203 applications made under tranche 1 are still being processed by department staff.
7,247 (88%) applications have been approved in this round, while 694 were rejected and 176 withdrawn.
The department added that its staff are working on 248 outstanding applications made by farmers under tranche 2 of TAMS 3.
8,033 (88%) of the 9,110 applications made in this tranche have been approved, 595 rejected and 206 withdrawn.
Separately, there was disappointment from farming organisations following the confirmation that dribble bars will not be included in the current TAMS 3 programme.
In response to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue cited apparent differences between how much emissions are saved versus the alternative trailing shoe technology.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has called on Minister McConalogue to review this decision.
