Summary:
The Low Emission Slurry Spreading Scheme enables farmers to purchase new LESS equipment for the spreading of slurry. The scheme aims to facilitate Ireland in meeting its environmental commitments through reductions in ammonia and other reactive Nitrogen emissions from soil. It also promotes greater nutrient recovery from slurries and indirectly improved nutrient use efficiency, reducing dependency on chemical fertilisers.
Eligibility:
The Scheme is open to farmers who, prior to submitting the online TAMS 3 application, have a minimum of 5 hectares of owned, leased or rented lands declared under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) or the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) or equivalent in the year of application or preceding year. It is also open to those engaged in the breeding, rearing or fattening of pigs with a minimum of 60 production units at the time of application.
Funding Amount:
The grant-aid will be paid at a rate of 60% up to the applicable maximum LESS investment ceiling. The maximum amount of investment eligible for grant-aid under the Scheme is €40,000 per holding. For joint applications by two or more eligible partners under a registered farm partnership, the maximum eligible investment ceilings can be increased to €60,000. The minimum amount of investment which is eligible for approval under this Scheme is €2,000 per application.
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online through the TAMS 3 application system.
