Department assists Reserve applicants ahead of online deadline Tuesday

To assist young farmers and new entrants in completing and submitting online applications in the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme, the Department of Agriculture offers one-to-one assistance, up to next Tuesday, at its offices in Portlaoise.

The closing date for receipt of online applications for the two priority categories of ‘young farmer’ and ‘new entrant’ under the National Reserve is March 31.

For farmers experiencing difficulty in submitting their application and supporting documentation online, Department officials will be available at Government Offices, Old Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, and from 2pm to 5pm.