Opening of 2019 Basic Payment Scheme Applications
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed has announced the early opening of the application process for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Greening Scheme.
Minister Creed commented: “I am delighted to announce that the online application system for applications for the 2019 BPS is now open. Farmers will now be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing terms and conditions of the scheme as well as maps and land details.”
Under the EU regulations, all applications must be submitted online. Last year saw all Irish farmers apply online and this is reflective of the range of benefits that online application brings for farmers.”
The Minister confirmed that the closing date for BPS applications in 2019 is Wednesday, May 15th, and urged all farmers and advisors to avail of the early opening of the application process now rather than waiting until nearer the closing date.
All elements of the Direct Payments Schemes (BPS, Greening, Young Farmers Scheme, National Reserve, transferring of entitlements, and the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme) are now online. This helps to ensure that the Department can process all applications under these schemes as efficiently as possible.