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What defines "farmer"

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  • 03-08-2008 12:38pm
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    meljets
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭


    What makes you a farmer in terms of help and advice or grants from government bodies?


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    il gatto
    Registered Users Posts: 3,021 ✭✭✭il gatto


    For most people it's a herd number. And maybe a minimum acreage. It's not like someone with a row of carrots in their back garden can just go in a apply for a single farm payment.


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    pathway33
    Registered Users Posts: 2,229 ✭✭✭pathway33


    for REPS grant i think u need 3 hectares or just under 8 acres. u can lease that but have to be able to show a commitment to it for 5 years so realistically thats a 6 or 7 year lease. erm i think if you have an off farm income thats taken into account. for the SFP you might get something from the national reserve if you have no entitlements already. i think it depends if you are over or under 35. in terms of education there is a list of qualifying courses on www.teagasc.ie


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