Hopkins urges farmer to apply for fodder scheme before January 22nd

Cllr Maura Hopkins has this week urged farmers to apply to the Government’s assistance fund to help replace lost feed in order to feed stock in the coming weeks.  

“€2 million has been set aside to help farmers where fodder has been destroyed due to flooding-having met a number of farmers recently who are trying to continue to work in difficult situations, i know there is a huge need out there for fodder supplies. The compensation scheme relates to the loss of straw, hay, silage and other materials which are not available to claim under insurance. The deadline for applications is January 22nd so i advise anyone who has lost feed to apply with haste.

“If individuals need advice in obtaining or filling out forms, they can speak with their local Teagasc adviser.

“Farmers are set to get the full market value of lost fodder and the application process is very accessible. One-page self-declaration forms can be downloaded from the Department’s website and an inspector is sent out to verify what has been lost. I am informed that payments will be made quickly.