TILLAGE farmers across Limerick received welcome news of almost €15,000 in funding under the Baling Assistance Payment.
The announcement came from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, highlighting €14,918.75 for Limerick of an overall €1,911,009.72 funding round nationally.
Minister Heydon said the payment “was introduced in summer 2024 as a once off measure to support tillage farmers to produce straw for bedding and for fodder during a particularly difficult period of weather”.
“Its establishment allowed farmers who were in the straw incorporation measure to withdraw and enter BAP to ensure we maximised the availability of fodder and bedding nationally”.
Farmers wishing to find out more can contact the department on 057 867 4422 or by email on [email protected].
