All valid Kilkenny ACRES applications to be accepted

Farm families across Kilkenny and Carlow are among 46,000 nationally who can expect to benefit from the all-important ACRES scheme, Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan, has confirmed.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, said the move is a major step forward in the implementation of Ireland’s 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan with important announcements on key Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 farm supports.

Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Phelan said: “This is huge and significant news for the farm families of Kilkenny and Carlow and throughout Ireland as we begin the rollout of Ireland’s €9.8bn CAP Strategic Plan.”

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Minister McConalogue said: “In relation to Pillar 1, I am delighted to confirm that the application process for the new Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) as well as other area-based schemes, is now open.

“Over the coming days, farmers will receive information in the post containing their BISS maps and land details for 2023. Useful information on the new schemes, on the Area Monitoring System and a guide to staying healthy, safe, and well while farming, which has been supported and driven by Minister Heydon, will also be posted to farmers. This information will assist farmers and their advisors to make their online BISS application.”

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The Minister referred to some of the key dates for scheme implementation in 2023. “With this being the first year of the new CAP Strategic Plan, a whole range of new schemes are being introduced over a relatively short time period. It is important therefore that farmers and advisors are aware of some important planned delivery dates, including:
“The closing date for BISS applications, which will be midnight on Monday 29th May 2023.
“The advance payment dates for ANC, BISS, CRISS and the Eco-scheme, which are expected to commence in October 2023.
“The dates for balancing payments and payments for other schemes, which are expected to commence in December 2023.”