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Rationale for the provision of the support The purpose of the support is to help to underpin viable farm income and resilience of the agricultural sector and to enhance long -term food security and agricultural diversity as well as ensuring the economic sustainability of agricultural production in the sectors.
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Via AECM Article 77, support is provided to farmers through Local Cooperation Project teams who assist farmers in addressing bespoke, landscape/habitat specific biodiversity and environmental challenges.
Technical_assistance
• Result in nat ure rich green spaces – linked to improved health and wellbeing • Support sustainable farm incomes?
Non-Incentive
Bringing together an interdisciplinary research team comprised of data scientists, business scholars, and social/behavioural scientists, the AgriDISCRETE project ensures a holistic approach to considering both the technical and the socio -economic and ethical challenges introduced by data usage and sharing in agricultu...
Non-Incentive
The large scale and broad ranging measures are expected to deliver cumulative impacts by engaging a large number of farmers to agri-environment schemes for the first time, rewarding them both for the continuati on of existing sustainable practices as well as for implementing new actions such as tree or hedgerow plantin...
Direct_payment
Measures will include the promotion of farm safety through targeted awareness campaigns, farm inspections and training courses2017-2018 HSA 17 Prioritise farm safety through knowledge transfer and inclusion of farm safety measures through knowledge transfer schemesOngoing DAFM18 Provide support for an estimated 1,700 s...
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·To maximise farmers’ activities linked to the Water F ramework Directive and Natura 2000 sites; it will support them in meeting requirements under these Directives by designing whole farm solutions.
Technical_assistance
The SWOT analysis found that Direct Payments are a valuable source of income support for all farmers across the agri -food sector; but noted that these payments are of particular importance to farms situated in areas of natural and other specific constraints.
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IFull implementation of Knowledge Transfer measures of RDP 2014­2020 to up skill producers and agricultural advisors including: I Development of Knowledge Transfer Groups to optimise producer productivity and profitability in the beef, dairy, equine, poultry, sheep and tillage sectors; I Support for European Innovation ...
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The teams may also assist farmers in implementing innovative bespoke actions in the ir areas.
Technical_assistance
The inclusion of an Organic Farming Scheme in a new Rural Development Programme was considered essential to stimulate and support increased organic food production.
Non-Incentive
Other environmental and climate interventions outside Article 70 The Areas of Natural Constraint intervention proposed under Article 71 will encourage continued management of agricultural land in areas designated under this intervention.
Non-Incentive
The draft Regulation establishes that for the period to 2027, “ support from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fun d (EAGF) and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) shall aim to further improve the sustainable development of farming, food and rural areas and shall contribute to achieving the follo...
Non-Incentive
Table SO72 R9: Farm modernisation Within SO7, the On Farm Capital Investment Scheme (OFCIS) contributes to the achievement of both Obj7N1 (Effective mechanism to i ncrease the number of young farmers, including through income support, encouraging land mobility and succession planning) and Obj7N2 (Support young farmers ...
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The support provided under this intervention w ill directly address Obj3N1, by ensuring farmers’ share in the value chain increases; and will address Obj3N2, by establishing a supply of local produce which can be sold at local markets.
Non-Incentive
The mandatory commitment in Operational Programmes to environmentally supportive actions, support s Ireland’s need to deliver on climate adaptation by increasing energy and farm efficiencies.
Non-Incentive
Measures under the CAP Strategic Plan The targeted increase in the area farmed organically will be facilitated through the CSP’s Organic Farming Scheme.
Non-Incentive
ObjAKISN1 - Increase farmers’ and advisors’ understanding of CC, AQ,WQ,SH, A H+W and BD related challenges Increase farmers’ and advisors’ understanding of climate change (CC), air quality (AQ), water quality (WQ), soil health (SH), animal health and welfare (AH+W) and biodiversity (BD) related challenges and opportuni...
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The Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers provides additional support (alongside BISS) to farmers under the age of 40, who have completed a recognised agricultural course (Green Cert).
Direct_payment
Our aim is to grow regional employment by creating an environment that supports entrepreneurship and enterprise growth in rural areas.
Non-Incentive
It is also i mportant to note that the higher level of environmental ambition will be underpinned by extensive training of farmers and advisors, which will strengthen the capacity to deliver optimal climate and environment outcomes from the various measures.
Technical_assistance
To further facilitate change, professional training in a range of areas will be provided through the Continuous Professional Develo pment programme for Agricultural Advisors, including climate change (both mitigation and adaptation); sustainable energy; air, soil and water quality; biodiversity conservation, and the ad...
Technical_assistance
Farmers participating in this appr oach can avail of the assistance of a Local Cooperation Project (CP) Team, who will assist with the implementation of the scheme at local level.
Technical_assistance
Support under ANC addresses the need to support family farm income, specifically those farmers farming in areas of natural/specific constraints (Obj1N1); and the need to maintain a viable farm income, maintain the landscape and protect against the abandonment of agricultural land (Obj1N2) The annual financial allocatio...
Non-Incentive
Number of hectares or of livestock units benefitting from eco-schemes Sectoral - Fruit and Vegetables INVRE(47(1)(a)) - investments in tangible and intangible assets, research and experimental and innovative production methods and other actions 52FVPO01 - Investments in tangible and intangible assets, research and expe...
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The higher grant rate of support provided to organic farmers under this scheme will incentivise people to undertake organic farming practices over conventional farming practices and will therefore directly address the need to encourage farm diversification (Obj1N3).
Direct_payment
Aiming to engage as many farmers as possible, the Eco -Scheme will make a significant contribution to addressing Obj4N1, Obj4N2 and Obj4N4.
Non-Incentive
The new AECM framework builds on Conditionality, the Eco -Scheme and the Organic Farming Scheme by offering a range of measures that are designed to improve habitats for a wide range of species while also targeting water quality and climate mitigation and adaptati on, in a manner that goes beyond Conditionality, Eco -S...
Non-Incentive
Appropriate support for investments in animal housing and nutrient storage facilities will ensure that the Capital Investment Scheme contributes to key environmental, climate and animal welfare objectives.
Supplies
This intervention will build on the Knowledge Transfer Programme which was included in the 2014 -2020 RDP by providing support for high quality and targeted advi ce to farmers, delivered by professional agricultural advisers with the appropriate experience and expertise (KT Facilitators).
Technical_assistance
See table SO14 below Table SO14 R29: Development of organic agriculture Within SO1, the Organic Farming Scheme directly contributes to the achievement of Obj1N4 (Encourage farm diversification to improve resilience of the agri -food sector).
Non-Incentive
The total financial allocation for the scheme of is adequate to achieve the target of 234,898 farmers in receipt of training, advic e or knowledge exchange relating to environmental or climate related performance (R28).
Non-Incentive
General On Farm Investments Support under this category will include aid for Animal Welfare, Nutrient Storage and Tillage and Dairy farming.
Supplies
These payments will, by encouraging continued use of agricultural land, contribute to maintaining the countryside as well as to m aintaining and promoting sustainable farming systems.
Direct_payment
This support will encourage land mobility and will help to ensure that a vibrant future for the agri -food sector, with skilled and innov ative young farmers gaining access to land to develop their careers.
Non-Incentive
The JTF will complement these initiatives in a manner that aligns with its single objective by supporting the restoration and rehabilitation of degraded peatland habitats and the regeneration and repurposing of industrial he ritage assets in the Territory that are not already supported by existing funding programmes, a...
Non-Incentive
Promote employment, growth, social inclusion and local development in rural areas, including bio -economy and sustainable forestry; 9.
Non-Incentive
This fund will also fund some results -based payments which are farm based and are designed to reward th e farmer for EN 647 EN specific results achieved/targets met, such as successful bird nesting, the achievement of targets related to management of water tables on carbon rich soils and other significant milestones a...
Direct_payment
This scheme gives farmers greater access to financial loans and encourages financial planning.
Credit
At producer level, the strategy will support the development of ongoing and lifelong education, training and knowledge transfer programmes to give farmers, fishermen and forest owners the tools and skills to develop their business enterprises, maximise their profitability and utilise their resources in the most productiv...
Technical_assistance
Table SO71 R4: Linking income support to standards and good practices Within SO7, the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), the Complementary Redistributive Support for Sustainability and the Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS -YF) address Obj7N1 (Effective mechanism to increase the numbers o...
Non-Incentive
The objective of AETS, which is open to all farmers, is to train participating farmers in environmental practices and standards, and to enhance the uptake and delivery of future agri -environment schemes in accordance with Department specifications.
Technical_assistance
Effective mechanism to increase the number of young farmers, including through income support, encouraging land mobility and succession planning
Non-Incentive
CAP Strategic Plan Proposals 2023 -2027 In terms of the new CAP Strategic Plan (CSP), the SWOT analysis informed the Needs assessment which identified three needs, namely: ·N1 Effective mechanism to increase the number of young farmers, including through income support, encouraging land mobility and succession plan nin...
Non-Incentive
Industry incentives will also be needed to ensure that they are fully adopted at farm level.
Non-Incentive
In these years, the The On -farm Capital Investment Scheme will support improved animal welfare by providing grant aid for the following investments: ·New New animal housing – new housing provides more space, ventilation, and comfort, reducing the stress on the animal.
Supplies
The strategic aim of the plan is for it to underpin the sustainable development of Ireland’s farming and food sector by supporting via ble farm incomes and enhancing competitiveness, by strengthening the socio -economic fabric of rural areas, and by contributing to the achievement of environmental and climate objective...
Non-Incentive
Therefore, this scheme addresses the need to support family farm income by specifically supporting young farmers’ family farm income.
Direct_payment
This will include supporting the sector to further develop land-based economic opportuniti es that will enable Ireland to meet its 2050 objectives, eg, through the development of the bioenergy crop supply chain and through afforestation.
Non-Incentive
Ireland proposes one Eco -Scheme which will be designed to accommodate all farmers, with the objective of maximising farmer participatio n to deliver improved environmental outcomes.
Non-Incentive
N3N4 (Support coupled income support for protein crops to encourage an increase in the domestic production of protein crops ) and Obj1N4 (Encourage farm diversifica tion to improve resilience of the agri-food sector).
Non-Incentive
Number of supported training, advice and awareness actions or units Overview The cross -cutting objective (CCO), which is centred on modernising the agricultural sector, relies on interventions pertaining to the creation and transfer of knowledge.
Non-Incentive
This includes higher environmental standards of assessments and a review of the current regulations with a view to better supporting biodiversity, agro -ecology and the farming enterprise in a more sustainable manner 6371 The Environmental report states that “Key to the success of the GAECs from an environmental perspe...
Non-Incentive
This new Plan will focus on the importance of climate smart forestry and new afforestation will be encouraged in pursuit of commercial, climate, water, and biodiversity objectivesThe new Plan will be funded nationally and will be subject to State Aid approval by the European Commission.
Non-Incentive
One action supported u nder the scheme, which supports Obj8N1, is the use of organic and green manures to improve soil organic matter.
Non-Incentive
Additionally, this scheme provides a higher rate of investment support to organic farmers which should encourage diversification into thi s area.
Supplies
Number of hectares or of livestock units benefitting from eco -schemes Sectoral - Apiculture products COOPAPI(55(1)(e)) - cooperation with specialised bodies for the implementation of research programs in the field of beekeeping and apiculture products 52API - Sectoral Intervention for the Apiculture Sector O37.
Non-Incentive
• Assisting the industry to co -ordinate any co -funding proposals and applications under the EU Co -Funding fo r the Promotion of Agricultural Products Scheme.
Non-Incentive
Farmers supported under this measu re will receive additional assistance from a Cooperation Project Team to implement such actions.
Technical_assistance
Additionally, POs will provide members with the knowledge and skills nec essary to implement sustainable farming systems through advisory services and technical assistance, addressing the need to increase the number of sustainable farming systems (Obj5N4).
Technical_assistance
This intervention further assists the AECM General in addressing Obj9N3 by further encouraging bespoke farm, landscape and catchment measures that support the use of alternative farming practices.
Non-Incentive
The OFS supports farmers looking to diversify from conventional farming practices to organic farming practices, increasing diversity and resilience in the sector as a result.
Non-Incentive
In particular, the CSP includes support for the up -skilling of both agricultural advisors and farmers in relation to climate change challenges and adaptation practices.
Technical_assistance
Other Strategic Outcomes, such as Enhanced Regional Accessibility, A Strong Economy supported by Enterprise, Innovation and Skills, Transition to a Climate Resilient and Climate Neutral Economy, and Enhanced Amenity and Heritage, will also support rural economies and communities.
Non-Incentive
The new measure also supports the provision of adaptive equipm ent for farmers with disabilities.
Supplies
Projects may include those focused on accessibility issues for young farmers and innovative projects designed to promote generational renewal on Irish farms (Obj7N1)Stream A of the intervention is aimed at addre ssing wider competitiveness, modernisation and animal health and welfare challenges in the sector, and gener...
Non-Incentive
The higher rate of investment support to organic farmers under the OFCIS will also encourage diversification into this area which will also assist in improving biodiversity conditions and habitats.
Supplies
The suite of supports under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s programmes also have a key role to play in supporting job creation in rural areasA new Clustering Policy and Framework will be established to strengthen the links between SMEs, multinational corporations and the third-level sector in the re...
Non-Incentive
The SWOT Analysis and Needs Assessment identify a range of areas in which support for knowledge transfer can play a central role in unde rpinning a more competitive, resilient, modern and sustainable EN 607 EN agricultural sector.
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Support research and development in areas such as agri-food, biobased systems, smart agriculture and precision agriculture to promote and encourage innovation and diversification
Non-Incentive
Also addressing the need to encourage farm diversification (Obj1N4) is the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).
Non-Incentive
The Territory is well placed to capitalise on the biorefining and bioconversion mark et, a growing economic sector that can support its strong agricultural base.
Non-Incentive
The T eagasc Options Programme will also support diversification for farm families to generate additional income.
Non-Incentive
Information generated is necessary to facilitate genetic evaluations and the refinement of breeding objectives more reflective of future requirements by farmers.
Non-Incentive
Lastly, the fund will be used to encourage co-operation between farmers in order to achieve the objectives of a particular project o r landscape and to increase support for the projects amongst the local community.
Non-Incentive
In addition, where appropriate, they will also be able to avail of the AECM Ge neral actions outlined below 2) Farmers outside the defined high -priority areas outlined above will be able to join AECM General.
Non-Incentive
Farmers in AECM Cooperation will also have the on -going support of a dedicated local Project Team.
Technical_assistance
Importantly, it may be combined with grant support such as that provided through the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS), ensuring farmers have access to funding for investment projec ts, promoting the competitiveness and viability of Irish farms.
Supplies
For businesses, improved connectivity to people and markets has enabled the growth of new enterprises in rural areas and has helped support the diversification of rural economies into new sectors such as Lifesciences, Agri-tech, and Renewable Energy.
Non-Incentive
This project team will provide on -going support to farmers in AECM Cooperation.
Technical_assistance
The area of land under organic production has expanded significantly under the current Rural Development Programme, thanks to the suite of supports that have been put in place.
Non-Incentive
Support under this scheme will encourage diversification to organic farming and will therefore directly address Obj1N3.
Non-Incentive
The intervention further supports Obj9N2 by supporting investments in animal housing facilities; and Obj9N3 by supporting investments in precision farming equipment.
Supplies
Support provided under t he Protein Aid scheme will increase the domestic production of protein crops encouraging diversification, therefore directly addressing Obj1N3 (the need to Support coupled income support for protein crops to encourage an increase in the domestic productio n of protein crops ) and Obj1N4 (the ne...
Non-Incentive
As there will be more scope for adjustments to the scheme under a new Rural Development Programme, consideration was given by the Group to how it might operate more effectively in stimulating organic production in areas where market opportunities are greater.
Non-Incentive
The AECM Cooperation Measure provides additional support for bespoke farm, landscape, and catchment measures in predefined geographical areas deemed to be of significant priority.
Non-Incentive
Recommendation Improve access to finance for agriculture, forestry and seafood producers and Agri-food companies Actions IDAFM will continue to explore additional innovative funding mechanisms and financial instruments, specific to the Agri­food sector, to complement existing mechanisms such as ISIF, SBCI and EIB, with a ...
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We will invest in enhancing skills, and developing, retaining and attracting talent to support continued economic development in rural areasChapter 4 | Supporting Employment and Careers in Rural Areas38ContextRural areas support a range of enterprises, from micro-enterprises to large multi-national companies.
Technical_assistance
Table SO15 R36: Generational Renewal Within SO1, Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS -YF) directly co ntributes to the achievement of Obj1N1 (Support family farm income and address income disparities between agriculture and other sectors of the economy, and between agri -food systems).
Non-Incentive
Nonetheless, maintaining the financial support of the existing POs contributes to the need to increase efficiencies on the farm (Obj2N1), as well as the need to expand and diversify into new markets (Obj2N2).
Non-Incentive
Rationale for the provision of the support The purpo se of the support is to help to underpin viable farm income and resilience of the agricultural sector and to enhance long -term food security and agricultural diversity as well as ensuring the economic sustainability of agricultural production in the sector s. The ra...
Non-Incentive
This special recognition afforded to organic farming in such a comprehensive global agreement continues to have sustained positive impact on funding decisions by governments internationally to provide financial support to the organic farming sector 25 Rationale for OFS payments Organic far ming goes w ell beyond the fa...
Non-Incentive
The higher support rate offered to young farmers under this scheme will entice young fa rmers to invest in their farm enterprise and will therefore directly address (Obj7N2)The total financial allocation for the scheme of €100,000,000 is sufficient to achieve the target of 363% of farms receiving investment support to ...
Supplies
In addition, Food Vision 2030, the new stakeholder -led strategy for the agri -food sector, also highlights the challenge of generational renewal and proposes a number of actions, including maintaining the strong level of current support, the promotion of land mobility and succession planning and increased education an...
Non-Incentive
·To promote and support collective schemes under Article 77 to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way.
Non-Incentive
These maps and supporting data highlight the advantages of the right mea sure in the right place and agricultural activities and responses being targeted accordingly.
Non-Incentive
Early -stage financial support across these various sectors contributes to the need to increase efficiencies on the farm (Obj2N1), as well as the need to expand and diversify into new markets (Obj2N2).
Non-Incentive
Table SO13 EN 53 EN R8: Targeting farms in specific sectors Within SO1, support provided for under Protein Aid directly contributes to the achievement of Obj1N4 (Support coupled income support for protein crops to encourage an increase in the domestic production of protein crops ) and Obj1N4 (Encourage farm diversifica...
Non-Incentive
In addition, Education and Training Boards, the Springboard+ programme, and many of the networks operated by Skillnet Ireland provide critical services across all regions to address skills provision and enable upskilling and reskilling opportunitiesApprenticeships have a strong regional footprint and will support the d...
Technical_assistance
The ultimate objective is to encourage the development and retention of highly skilled jobs in the region by conducting innovative bioeconomy researc h. Obj8N2 - Improve infrastructure and access to services in rural areas including broadband Town and Village and Renewal Scheme 2021: This is part of ‘Our Rural Future –...
Non-Incentive