Agri-Business
The extended deadline for applications for TAMS 3 has moved the scheme from "practically irrelevant to absolutely pointless".
The farm safety capital investment scheme (FSCIS) under the new TAMS is now open, the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed further details about the dedicated scheme for female farmers as part of the new TAMS.
Many farmers may currently be considering applying for grants under the new TAMS 3 to construct or improve buildings on their farms.
Farmers are now eligible to apply for grant aid to install solar PV on their rooftops under TAMS 3, which opened for applications at the end of February.
Buildings
One of the big talking points among farmers this week has been the list of the items that are eligible for funding under the TAMS.
The ICMSA has said that the sequencing of the slurry storage option in the new TAMS is " illogical and unworkable".
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) said TAMS 3 is a "declaration of war" on all agricultural contractors.
Macra has criticised the omission of construction costs for new milking parlours under the latest round of TAMS.
Dairy News
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) announced the list of eligible items that will be grant aided in the new TAMS.
An "enhanced" 60% grant rate rate in TAMS 3 will boost the number of farmers who invest in solar systems according to MREF.
Dairy
The 'new TAMS' scheme is set to focus on a number of key areas, but details are needed on what exactly is included, the ICMSA said.
The IFA has urged Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to announce the start date for the new TAMS.
The new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) set to open in January 2023 is set to see a number of changes.
