Chapter Six Flashcards
- Prior to submitting an online TAMS application, a farmer needs a minimum of ______ hectares of eligible land declared under the BISS.
One eligible hectare is needed for each entitlement.
- What is the minimum Stocking Rate and for how many months must it be maintained for in order to obtain entry into the area of natural constraints (ANC) scheme.
Areas of natural constraint are for farmers facing issues with remotness, difficult topography, climate or poor soil conditions.
The minimum stocking requirement will be based on an applicant’s stocking profile. Where an applicant did not satisfy the minimum stocking requirements in 2022, they can choose to use their stocking profile in 2023 instead.
In 2022 the minimum stocking density was 0.15 livestock units per eligible forage hectare for 7 consecutive months within the 2022 calendar year.
- What is the National Reserve?
The natural Reserve provides income support for farmers setting up.
- If entitlements are sold without land, what % claw back is applied?
Previously there was a clawback of 20% but it doesn’t apply in 2023 or 2024.
- List a requirement of the entry to the Young Farmers Scheme
Must be aged under 40. Must have completed a recognized course in agriculture in Agriculture or it equivalent.
- List TWO of the current EU policies
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which supports agriculture and regulate prices for agricultural products.
Environmental policy which co-ordinates action to tackle problems with the environment.
Regional policy which supports the development of the less prosperous regions of Europe.
The Common Commercial Policy which deals with trade with together parts of the world.
- In relation to agricultural scheme terms and conditions what does SMR stand for?
Statutory Management Requirements.In relation to agriculture it means you must regulations set down in EU legislation and maintain land in good agricultural and environmental condition.
- What is the maximum payment per hectare for CISYF?
Payment is €175 per hectare up to 50 hectares.
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What is BISS (Basic Income Support for Sustainability Scheme (BISS)
What is the National Reserve?
What is the Complimentary Income Support for Young Farmers?CISFY
What is Eco-scheme?
What is the Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability? (CRISS)
What is Protein Aid?
What is the Agri Climatic Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)