getting on the sfp ladder....

cloudroost

I'm trying to figure out what I need to do in order to be in position to get whatever farm payments are available to me once the SFP changes come into place.
My situation is that I bought a few acres a few years ago (Initially let it out) and got a herd number and bought some cattle last year. There are currently no entitlements associated with the land.

- I've spoken with the SFP section of the dept of agriculture and the National reserve section. The indication from the National reserve section is that I should apply to them for 2012 and this will solve my problem (From looking at the details of the qualification criteria, I don't think I am eligible however...)
- I've had a quick chat with somebody in teagasc, but didn't get any usefull information . They did give me the form to sign up with them as a client however and maybe I should bite the bullet, pay my money and let them sort it for me...

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to proceed?

reilig

cloudroost wrote: »

I'm trying to figure out what I need to do in order to be in position to get whatever farm payments are available to me once the SFP changes come into place.
My situation is that I bought a few acres a few years ago (Initially let it out) and got a herd number and bought some cattle last year. There are currently no entitlements associated with the land.

- I've spoken with the SFP section of the dept of agriculture and the National reserve section. The indication from the National reserve section is that I should apply to them for 2012 and this will solve my problem (From looking at the details of the qualification criteria, I don't think I am eligible however...)
- I've had a quick chat with somebody in teagasc, but didn't get any usefull information . They did give me the form to sign up with them as a client however and maybe I should bite the bullet, pay my money and let them sort it for me...

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to proceed?

Apply to the reserve, you might get something. If not, then its nothing major lost. Keep your land stocked and paperwork up to date. Apply for disadvantaged area payments for 2012. You may have to wait till the new payment system comes into place in 2014 (15?), but this new payment could be partly based on your previous stocking level.

I know its not easy, but its a waiting game. I hope the price of cattle stays high in order to compensate you!

You becoming a client of Teagasc is not going to increase your chances of getting extra money!!

cloudroost

Thanks for the feedback Reilig - I'll try the reserve and see how I get on.

Wendell Gee

You need to consider gettting the green cert. it can be done locally or online. Start soon and be qualified by 2014. it's essential for qualification for farm schemes for young farmers, top-ups, etc.
Other than that, the best advice is to farm away and let CAP reform tsake care of itself for now. By all means apply for entitlements, you would get around€5k worth max if successful. If you have started the green cert it might help ytour case.

Dazzler88

Wendell Gee wrote: »

You need to consider gettting the green cert. it can be done locally or online.

Doesn't the online course entail two days a week for 16 weeks or something like that.

Arrow in the Knee

How do you get a Green cert?