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06/01/2016
Agriculture Minister Reveals €2m Fodder Scheme For Farmers
A €2 million support package for farmers affected by flooding across Ireland has been announced by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.
The assistance scheme will help farmers who have suffered fodder losses as a result of the severe weather.
The initiative will apply to the loss of silage, hay, straw and concentrates where there is evidence of damage caused by flooding and where the losses are not covered by insurance.
Over 100 farmers have already benefited under the provisions of the Emergency Welfare scheme, with almost 300 tonnes of concentrate allocated to date.
Minister Coveney said: "I have witnessed first-hand the significant difficulties and losses experienced by farmers in areas flooded in recent weeks. I am committed to supporting these farmers and in this regard Government have agreed to provide up to €2 million for the new fodder scheme."
Applications for the Fodder Scheme will be available here from Thursday, 07 January.
(LM)
The assistance scheme will help farmers who have suffered fodder losses as a result of the severe weather.
The initiative will apply to the loss of silage, hay, straw and concentrates where there is evidence of damage caused by flooding and where the losses are not covered by insurance.
Over 100 farmers have already benefited under the provisions of the Emergency Welfare scheme, with almost 300 tonnes of concentrate allocated to date.
Minister Coveney said: "I have witnessed first-hand the significant difficulties and losses experienced by farmers in areas flooded in recent weeks. I am committed to supporting these farmers and in this regard Government have agreed to provide up to €2 million for the new fodder scheme."
Applications for the Fodder Scheme will be available here from Thursday, 07 January.
(LM)
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