Land features which deliver biodiversity benefits

Eligible areas for EU payments under the new Basic Income Support for Sustainable has been published

In the new CAP, hedgerows remain a designated landscape feature and are eligible for payment.

Everything you ever wanted to know about eligible areas for EU payments has been published by the Department of Agriculture. 

Unfortunately, the date of publication was Monday, May 29, the last day for all farmers to apply without penalty for the new Basic Income Support for Sustainable (Biss) and other area-based schemes.