Farmers told to join REPS 2

FARMERS have been advised to join REPS 2 now, rather than wait for REPS 3 to become available.

Eugene Ryan, Head of REPS, Teagasc, said: “It would be prudent for any farmer contemplating joining the scheme to give serious consideration to joining REPS 2 now rather than waiting for REPS 3 to become available.

“A loss of four to six months before REPS 3 becomes operational is possible, representing a loss in income of up to €3,000 for those on the maximum land area.”