€30m in advance payments under 2023 Fodder Support Scheme begin issuing

The purpose of the scheme is to incentivise and support farmers to grow sufficient grass and conserve sufficient fodder for the winter.

€30m in advance payments to farmers under the 2023 Fodder Support Scheme have commenced.

67,000 eligible applicants will receive an advance payment of 57% of their total payment due in 2023.