idiots guide to Glas

king_of_inismac

Hi guys,

The father has a very small farm in the west of Ireland. He rang asking me about the new Glas scheme and asked me was it worth his while being involved.

He wasn't involved in reps previously. I know very little about glas, but I'd help him with the setup and paperwork if it was worth his while. He's semi retired And has a small suckler herd.

Any suggestions or pointers?

Thanks in advance!

Farmer

Summary on page 2 here

http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/media/migration/farmingschemesandpayments/glas/GLASStructure240215.pdf

Up to 3k for 10 hA permanent pasture could be your starting point

Count Mondego

He needs to go to an advisor. Cannot submit a plan without then anyway. Any watercourse on the farm?

king_of_inismac

Count Mondego wrote: »

He needs to go to an advisor. Cannot submit a plan without then anyway. Any watercourse on the farm?

There's a stream running through several fields alright. Is that important?

Total amount of land is only about 10ha.

All of it is just pasture, with one large field used for hay. He doesn't use a huge amount of fertiliser anyway, so I'd imagine he wouldn't have to change much if he joined glas?

Count Mondego

king_of_inismac wrote: »

There's a stream running through several fields alright. Is that important?

Total amount of land is only about 10ha.

All of it is just pasture, with one large field used for hay. He doesn't use a huge amount of fertiliser anyway, so I'd imagine he wouldn't have to change much if he joined glas?

Ya, priority is given to protecting watercourses. Should be good for ye. Will have to fence or off.

king_of_inismac

Count Mondego wrote: »

Ya, priority is given to protecting watercourses. Should be good for ye. Will have to fence or off.

Cheers for the replies lads.

There seems to be a lot of annual fees? With income of about 3k per year (based on around 10ha pasture), is it still worthwhile do ye think?

Connemara Farmer

I am still laughing at the title of the thread, very fitting.

I'd agree with going to an adviser, as said you need one anyway. In particular find out the terms and conditions of the options you might chose to draw down money and make sure you can meet them.

king_of_inismac

Connemara Farmer wrote: »

I am still laughing at the title of the thread, very fitting.

Don't work as a farmer (bar helping at weekends) so wouldn't have any visibility on new schemes/regulations. Just want to ensure the father doesn't miss out on an opportunity, and boards like this are a great information exchange.

Connemara Farmer

king_of_inismac wrote: »

Don't work as a farmer (bar helping at weekends) so wouldn't have any visibility on new schemes/regulations. Just want to ensure the father doesn't miss out on an opportunity, and boards like this are a great information exchange.

Oh don't worry, that comment wasn't at all directed at you or your father. Good luck with the application

blue5000

Connemara Farmer wrote: »

Oh don't worry, that comment wasn't at all directed at you or your father. Good luck with the application

More likely directed at planners

Bullocks

blue5000 wrote: »

More likely directed at planners

Department of ag I'd wager