Farm Management: Farm Schemes
Farm schemes have had a significant impact on the structure and income on Irish farms. The regulations and application process behind these schemes can be complicated and therefore Teagasc have had a significant role in helping farmers avail of these schemes. From explaining the scheme details to assist in the application process Teagasc advisers are there to help in this area. This section gives some details on the schemes currently available.
| Scheme | Status |
|---|---|
| Single Farm Payment | Ongoing |
| Disadvantaged Area Scheme | Ongoing |
| Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme | Ongoing |
| "Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) | AEOS 3 open for applications until 30th November 2012 |
| Forestry | Ongoing |
| Organic Farming Scheme | Opened 01/01/2010 |
| Sow Housing Welfare Scheme | Closing 31/10/2012 |
| Poultry Housing Welfare Scheme | Currently Suspended |
| Commercial Horticulture Sector Scheme | Ongoing - limited funds |
| Early Retirement Scheme | Suspended mid-October 2008 |
| REPS | REPS 4 scheme closed June 2009 |
| New entrants to dairying scheme | Opens in 1st quarter of the year |
| Milk Production Partnerships | Ongoing |
| Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) | |
| Dairy Efficiency Programme | |
| Beff Technology Adoption Programme |