April 19, 2021 11:39 am
The new Results-based Environmental Agri Pilot Project (REAP) scheme has been described as a “step in the right direction” by Macra na Feirme.
However, the young farmers’ organisation maintained that elements of the pilot scheme “must be reconsidered”.
Details of the scheme came to light last week following meetings between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and farm organisation. The reaction to the pilot from farm leaders has been largely mixed so far.
Macra welcomed the inclusion of increased hectare allowances for partnerships, as this “will result in increased potential for payments as an important opportunity for young farmers to stake their claim environmentally”.