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The application process for the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Greening Scheme has now opened, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.
Over the coming days, farmers will be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing maps and land details. The pack will also include a help sheet to assist farmers in making their online application, the Department said in a statement this morning.
The closing date for BPS applications is Monday, May 17 this year. Farmers and advisors are urged to avail of the early opening of the application process now rather than waiting until nearer the closing date.
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The Department has urged farmers and advisers to avail of the early opening of the application process.
The 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening scheme has opened for applications, the Department of Agriculture has announced.
Farmers will be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing maps and land details in the coming days.
Farmers will be also be notified of the value of their payment entitlements through agfood.ie.
This year, there will be a cut of 2.05% to all payments due to a reduced EU budget agreed in late 2020.
The information in the pack will assist farmers in making their online application.