Mixed farmer reaction to DAFM’s REAP proposals

'Absolute disgrace' that commonage lands and lands containing heather are excluded

Macra National President Thomas Duffy: says Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot Programme (REAP) is positive  for farmers.

Payment rates are far too low in the proposed Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot Programme (REAP), said IFA rural development chairman Michael Biggins after meetings on the scheme between the Department of Agriculture and farmers.

He said there will also be significant participation costs for farmers.