Farm leaders welcome €3bn REPS 4
IFA president Padraig Walshe said up to 70,000 farmers can potentially join this scheme over the next number of years, particularly as flexibilities have been introduced. These include the inclusion of farmers who qualify for the nitrates derogation as well as relaxation on fertiliser rules.
However, Mr Walshe expressed concern that the scheme is being launched without a satisfactory outcome for farmers who have special areas of conservation, where the designated land reduces the amount eligible for basic REPS payments.
