Reserve may open for ‘young/old’

The 2015 National Reserve scheme may be expanded, to include “young/old farmers” — those who do not qualify as ‘young farmers’ or as ‘new entrants’.

The Reserve opened for applications on January 5, and will close on March 31.

Successful applicants will receive entitlements based on the eligible land declared on their 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application, equal to the national average value of entitlements. Successful applicants who already hold entitlements which are below the national average value will receive a top-up.