Three-crop rule exemption for tillage farmers announced

GAEC 7 provides for crop rotation in arable land in order to preserve soil organic matter content.

There are nine GAEC standards under CAP as part of conditionality rules that set out the obligations that must be adhered to in keeping the land in good agricultural condition.

An exemption to the crop diversification element of GAEC 7 for 2024 has been announced.

There are nine GAEC (Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions) standards under CAP as part of conditionality rules that set out the obligations that must be adhered to in keeping the land in good agricultural condition.