The Farming Week: BISS payments begin, Bluetongue cases rise and fertiliser aid deadline
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Ireland braces for Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, expected to bring heavy rain from evening through Friday morning. Weather warnings are in effect across the country, with some counties under an orange warning. Farmers are advised to stay updated on the situation through Met Éireann and AgriLand.
In more positive news, delayed payments under the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BIS) and the Complementary Redistributive Income Support (CRIS) schemes are set to be issued to over 110,000 farmers, totaling more than 551 million euros. The payments were delayed due to public sector industrial action but are now being processed, with Minister Hayden confirming that 94 percent of cleared cases have been paid. Additional payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) and eco scheme are also ongoing.
The podcast also addresses the ongoing issue of bluetongue virus in Ireland, with 48 confirmed cases, primarily in County Wexford. The situation remains dynamic, and farmers are urged to remain vigilant as the high-risk period for the disease continues. Additionally, the Animal Collectors Association has announced a reduction in services due to a deadlock in negotiations for a new fallen animal scheme, prompting calls for the Minister of Agriculture to intervene.
Lastly, the Northcourt Creameries faces governance challenges after the recent resignation of its chair, with calls from local farmers for clarity on the co-op's financial status. Meanwhile, a key deadline approaches for farmers wishing to receive support under the new Fertiliser Exceptional Aid measure, with updates needed on fertilizer purchases by the end of the week.
Show Notes
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: Over €500m in BISS and CRISS payments set to issue to farmers; Bluetongue cases continue to rise; Animal collectors to reduce services over fallen animal scheme; North Cork Creameries urged to set date for AGM; Have you ensured your fertiliser database details are correct? Don’t forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland’s weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.
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