‘Decoupled subsidies mean more flexibility in energy crop growing’

LANDOWNERS now have more flexibility to produce different energy crops as most subsidy payments are decoupled from production.

That’s the view of Teagasc bioenergy specialist Barry Caslin, speaking ahead of two important bioenergy events taking place this week.

An energy crops harvesting demonstration and technical information day will take place today in Carlow, organised by Teagasc in association with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will be held in Carlow.