Minister welcomes major milestones in CAP Strategic Plan rollout

All valid ACRES applications to be accepted.

Today’s announcement marking a major step forward in the implementation of Ireland’s 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan with important announcements on key Pillar 1 (direct payments) and Pillar 2 (rural development) farm supports has been welcomed by local Minister Heather Humphreys.

“This is a huge and significant day for the farm families in Cavan and Monaghan as we see the rollout of Ireland’s €9.8bn CAP Strategic Plan," she said following Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue first spoke on the matter.

“Over the coming days, farmers will receive information in the post containing their BISS maps and land details for 2023. Useful information on the new schemes, on the Area Monitoring System and a guide to staying healthy, safe, and well while farming, which has been supported and driven by colleague Minister Heydon, will also be posted to farmers. This information will assist farmers and their advisors to make their online BISS application," she said.

Meanwhile, the Minister McConalogue said some of the key dates will inform scheme implementation in 2023.

He said: “With this being the first year of the new CAP Strategic Plan, a whole range of new schemes are being introduced over a relatively short time period. It is important therefore that farmers and advisors are aware of some important planned delivery dates, including:

. the closing date for BISS applications, which will be midnight on Monday 29th May 2023

. the advance payment dates for ANC, BISS, CRISS and the Eco-scheme, which are expected to commence in October 2023

. the dates for balancing payments and payments for other schemes, which are expected to commence in December 2023.”