Importance of wise investments stressed

INVESTMENTS needed to secure Single Payments, through cross-compliance, and to qualify for REPS, should be given priority, farmers have been advised by Dr Tom Kelly, programme manager of farm management and technology services at Teagasc in Kildalton.

Investments needed to reduce work load, and increase the time available for more gainful activity are rated the next priority.

In Todays Farm, the magazine issued to top Teagasc clients, he advised farmers to “stress test” farmyard improvement projects before taking part in the new Farm Waste Management Scheme.