Time is rapidly running out for farmers who have yet to get their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications in ahead of the looming deadline of this coming Monday, May 17.
Opening for applications on February 18, since then, farmers will have received a BPS information pack in the post containing maps and land details.
Monday, May 17, is also the deadline for the related submission of applications for:
- Transfer of Entitlements;
- Young Farmer/National Reserve;
- The Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM);
- The Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (ANC); and
- The Protein Aid scheme.
Applicants should note that they must register for www.agfood.ie as a first step before they can complete their applications. Those who have not yet registered should this do this as soon as possible.
The department can help farmers in making their applications through its telephone helpdesk services.
The helpdesk service telephone number is: 0761-064420.
Lines will be open for extended hours in the run up to the application date as follows:
- Between 9:15a.m and 9:00p.m from Monday, May 10, to Friday, May 14;
- On Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16 from 9:30a.m to 5:00p.m;
- Between 9:15a.m and 12:00a.m on Monday, May 17.
More information can be found on the department website here.