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The training covered by this intervention is specific to farmers who have been approved for participation in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme.
Relevant Result Indicator(s): R16 Investments related to climate: Share of farms benefitting from CAP investment support contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and to renewable energy or biomaterials production.
In order to stimulate additional conversion to organic horticulture production it is considered that the payment rate should be significantly further enhanced for small scale horticulture producers.
We will do this through actions in the following areas:•Reducing nitrogen emissions;•Reducing methane emissions;•Increasing carbon capture;•Enhancing biodiversity;•Providing diversification options for livestock farmers;•Enhancing adaptation;•Supporting the development of new research161 State of Play1611 Emissions Profile to DateThe agriculture sector is the largest contributor to Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Rural communities need to be supported to help them to overcome challenges, as well as maximising available opportunities to adapt and diversify in the transition to a climate neutral societyWhile Ireland faces unprecedented economic change over the next decade in the transition to a low carbon economy, rural areas can have a strong involvement in this transition by building on their natural assets to contribute to renewable energy generation, carbon sequestration through afforestation and rewetting of bogs, sustainable land use, smart farming, and the creation of job opportunities in emerging sectors and green technologiesOur Rural Future | Rural Development Policy 2021-202571Ireland’s Commitment to Climate ActionThe Government has set out a national ambition to more than halve our carbon emissions over the course of the decade.
The need to improve farm safety and increase awareness of the import ance of farmer well -being (Obj8N5), is addressed by the On Farm Capital Investment Scheme .
Increased support under the Organic Farming Scheme (€256 million ) aims to increase the area under organic production from 2% to 75%The €260m Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme will reduce absolute emissions by improving the environmental sustainability and genetic merit of the suckler herd.
The OECD framework also highlights the need for deploying a range of policy instruments and taking a multi-stakeholder approach to delivery in order to achieve improved wellbeing for rural dwellers across economic, social and environmental dimensionsAt EU level, Our Rural Future supports the realisation of the European Green Deal and the European Pillar on Social RightsThe European Commission acknowledges the need to reform the operation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to make it more responsive to current and future challenges such as climate change or generational renewal, while continuing to support European farmers for a sustainable and competitive agricultural sector.
The OFS provides financial support to farmers for transitioning to or maintaining organic food production practices.
Our Rural Future | Rural Development Policy 2021-202579The Government will pilot a results-based agri-environment scheme to reward farmers for adapting to more sustainable methods of farming.
The AECM Cooperation measure provides support to farmers who farm in specific pre -defined areas of high environmental priority to implement bespoke landscape/farm actions.
REDE RISK (46(dj)) research into, and development of, sustainable production methods, including pest resilience, animal disease resistance and climate change resilience and mitigation, innovative practices and production techniques boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments crisis prevention and risk management, aimed at avoiding and dealing with crises in the markets of the relevant sector CAP SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE Code + Description Recommended CAP Specific Objectives for this Type of Intervention are displayed in bold SO2 Enhance market orientation and increase farm competitiveness, both in the short and long term, including greater focus on research, technology and digitalisation Formatted: Font color: AutoFormatted: Font color: Auto EN 481 EN SO3 Improve the farmer' position in the value chain 3 Need(s) addressed by the intervention Code Description Prioritisation at the level of the CAP Strategic Plan Addressed in CSP.
AECM training The aim of this intervention is to provide training to farmers who partake in the National Agri -Environment Scheme.
Provide ongoing support for the development of the knowledge and skills base of the agriculture and forestry sectors by the T eagasc Advisory and Education ServicesD/Agriculture, Food & the Marine
On farm investment Support for agri -digitalisation at farm level is essential and the aim of this intervention is to provide support to farmers looking to modernise their holdings.
AECM Cooperation Measure (in cluding support provided under Art77 of the CSP Regulation) Support under this measure will be provided in the form of results -based payments which are designed to ensure that farmers are appropriately incentivised to improve the landscapes and catchment s within which they farm.
CAP SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE Code + Description Recommended CAP Specific Objectives for thi s Type of Intervention are displayed in bold SO2 Enhance market orientation and increase farm competitiveness, both in the short and long term, including greater focus on research, technology and digitalisation SO3 Improve the farmer' position in the value chain SO9 Improve the response of Union agriculture to societal demands on food and health, including high quality, safe, and nutritious food produced in a sustainable way, the reduction of food waste, as well as improving animal welfare and combatt ing antimicrobial resistances 3 Need(s) addressed by the intervention Code Description Prioritisation at the level of the CAP Strategic Plan Addressed in CSP Obj2N2 Expand and diversify into new markets 2nd Highest for SO2 Yes Obj3N1 Increase primary producers’ share in the value chain Highest priority SO3 Yes Obj9N4 Promote the consumption of safe food + increase awareness of animal health and welfare standards 4th Highest SO9 Partially 4 Result indicator(s) EN 454 EN RESULT INDICATORS Code + Description Recommended result indicators for the selected CAP Specific Objectives of this intervention are displayed in bold R10 Share of farms participating in producer groups, producer organisations, local markets, short supply chain circuits and quality schemes supported by the CAP R11/Fruit and Vegetables Share of value of marketed production by producer organisations or producer groups with operational programmes in certain sectors 5 Specific design, requirements and eligibility conditions of the intervention Description Forms part of the suite of interventions supporting the Fruit and Vegetable sector in Ireland through Producer Organisation’s Operational Programmes.
Actions: Improve sustainability and reduce the costs of crop production through the improvement of soil management techniques including: appropriate cultivation selection, weed control and maximising the value of organic manures Increase the proportion of cropped area under malting barley and wheat to meet the demand from distillers, maltsters and brewers, including craft breweries seeking to source a native malt supply Increase output of wheat and feed barley to support increased demand from the livestock sector and increase production of forage maize to meet anticipated demand for forage and nutrient requirements from the dairy sector Increase production of protein crops annually to provide source of native traceable protein for feedstuﬀs Increase the use of rotations and break crop production in response to meeting CAP greening requirements and to developing domestic and export markets (oats, oilseed and pulses) Form partnerships with intensive livestock producers to avail of organic manures to reduce fertilizer costs, improve biological activity and improve soil fertility Continue to examine whether the likely development of the sugar and ethanol markets would justify farmer and industry investment in the redevelopment of a sugar beet industry in Ireland Cereals/Tillage Food Wise 20 25 Sectoral Briefs 93 Develop processing facilities for the production of high value products for the export market such as; oats for the ‘health and wellness – human nutrition’ category and cold–pressed oilseed rape for the human nutrition market Increase inclusion rate for native malting barley in craft beer production through sourcing of suitable malts and malting barley varieties Increase the use of Irish grown potatoes for specialist use such as processing and salad markets Expand crop variety evaluation programmes to identify high yield varieties of malting barley, wheat, oats and protein crops to support farmer and industry actions Promote the use of superior crop varieties through the seed certiﬁcation system.
The model envisage d would include the involvement of farmers and local people planting the land and making better use of the forestry such as; a farming practice, recreatio n, tourism purposes, for fuel and for local activities.
The Organic Farming Scheme provides support to farmers for transitioning to, or maintaining, organic food produ ction.
Research and best practice, particularly in an environmental context, will be transmitted to farmers through an extensive advisory support network, both as part of individual measure implementation and in the context of the delivery of training and knowledge transfer programmes.
Support under EIPs is granted for ‘bottom -up’, innovative projects that provide solutions to specific challenges within the agricultural sector.
These include: IFinancial and business development management skills to drive expansion and proﬁtability of the business enterprises including tools to manage price/income volatility and ensure producers are ﬁnancially ﬁt; IKnowledge transfer of latest research, technological innovations and processes which will drive productivity, eﬃciency and proﬁtability including application of latest sustainability and environmental eﬃciency measures, animal health practices, health and safety measures and animal welfare practices; IAvailability of skilled additional labour units for expanding farms; IManagement training to lead staﬀ/employees; Recommendation/Actions Education Programmes IA review of existing level 5 and 6 further education awards and curricula in agriculture and associated curricula should be undertaken.
• support farmers for the environmental condition of land in f loodplains.
Therefore, the On Farm Capital investment Scheme, which provides financial assistance to purchase such equipment, further contributes to addressing Obj8N1.
The AECM Cooperation measure offers the same actions as the AECM General but also offers additional actions to farmers farming in predefined geographical areas, considered to be of high environmental value.
This programme incorporated extra payments on top of the basic REPS premi um for farmers who undertook additional environmenta lly friendly farming practices.
These include supporting viable farm incomes, increasing competitiveness, contributing to climate change mitigation, fostering sustainable development, protecting biodiversity, and promoting employment growth in rural areas.
Under the Schemes of Grant Aid for the Development of the Organic Sector, which are 100% exchequer funded, the DAFM also support s investment, both on -farm and off-farm, in equipment and facilities for the production, preparation, grading, packing and storage of organic products.
In providing training to beneficiaries to implement AECM actions, farmers will have an increased awareness about climate change, and biodiversity related challenges at the farm level, as well having the opportunity to apply method s stemming from advancements in research and innovation within the agri -food sector, thus addressing ObjAKISN1 and ObjAKISN4.
This key new feature of the AECM, will incentivise farmers selecting these actions to improve their environmental condition and to potentially earn additional rewards in future years of the scheme, by building on/increasing their baseline (year 1) score.
The need to increase efficiency and competitiveness on farms (Obj2N1 ) will be addressed primarily through the provision of financial support under the On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme (OFCIS).
Our Rural Future | Rural Development Policy 2021-202585There is also further potential for increased economic benefits of forestry for farmers through a closer alignment between agri-environment schemes and forestry which involves the promotion of farm forestry as an option which can work alongside the existing farm enterprise, including agroforestry/silvopasture.
In lin e with the specific objectives outlined above, the new Capital Investment Scheme will include support for Young Farmers, Women Farmers, Animal Welfare, Nutrient Storage, Farm Safety, Tillage, Dairy and the Organic sectors.
Encouraging innovation in these areas simultaneously addresses the need to increase farmers’ and advisors’ understanding of climate change, air quality, water quality, soil health, animal health and welfare and biodivers ity related challenges and opportunities at farm level (ObjAKISN1), and the need to provide support for research and innovation in the agri -food sector; and encourage the application of findings at farm level (ObjAKISN4).
The SWOT analysis noted a need to improve training supports to farmers in relation to digital technologies.
Chapter 4 | Supporting Employment and Careers in Rural Areas44Improved management of waste will have an impact on job creation, directly and indirectly.
Number of hectares benefitting from complementary income support for young farmers DPdecoupled Eco-scheme(31) - Schemes for the climate, the environment and animal welfare 51ECO - Eco-Scheme O8.
Coupled Income Support for Protein Aid aims to encourage farmers to produce protein crops and thus encourages diversification into this sector, the outcome being a reduced reliance on livestock production and therefore greater resilience within the agricult ural sector overall.
Relevant actions that can be incorporated into the delivery of Food Wise 2025 include those promote incorporation of pollinator conservation actions into agri -environment schemes34, incorporating pollinator friendly crops for tillage farmers, increased participation in t he Organic Farming Scheme, sustainable use of pesticides, providing farmers with more information on pollinators and making information local -specific.
Sector: Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Measure AF6: Animal By -Products Sector Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Programme/Scheme Animal by -products (AF6) Measure Title Animal by -products (AF6) Type of measure Education and Training Objective of measure Encourage increased use of ABP for production of renewable energy.
The green architecture provided for in the plan intendeds to facilitate the continued support of agricultural in a manner that delivers upon environmental, biodiversity and climate change ambitions and regulations.
One of the objectives of the scheme is to provide support to farmers through a local Cooperation Project Team to help improve their understanding of climate change, allowing them to make informed decisions about climate adaptation on their farms, thus directly addressing Obj4N4.
I On wider agriculture policies and schemes, such as supporting investment to assist new entrant young trained farmers, environmental sustainability, on­farm renewables, alternative farming models such as farm partnerships, leasing, contract farming and responses to increasing income volatility.
The stakeholder group is tasked with driving growth of the organic sector and will assist in securing a higher share of added value for farmers and contribute to ensuring organic produce receives a premium price.
Support under ANC is provided to farmers to assist them in farming in areas of land that have specific/natural constraints.
Develop and support Agri-food processing sector in delivering sustainable processes and outp uts Actions include promoting Enterprise Ireland funding schemes that support energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, in -company innovation; developing supply chain mechanisms in the wood product and biomass sector and promoting research and via Horizon 2020 funding.
Sustainable land uses such as forestry, bioeconomy, and renewable energy-related development offers potential to deliver higher returns than many other farm enterprises.
Teagasc and other approved service providers will deliver training and supports to farmers to support knowledge-transfer and improve off-farm income opportunities.
It is anticipated that tillage a pplications, EID tag readers, Computer information systems, heat detection systems as well ear tags and pedometers may be part of the types of investments that fall under OFCIS and contribute to supporting digital farming technology.
The training will: • increase farmers’ understandi ng of climate change, the impact of farming activities on natural resources and the protection of biodiversity at farm level, • outline how the actions undertaken as part of the AECM will address the challenges outlined above, and • educate farmers on how to a ppropriately implement the AECM actions; thereby equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimise delivery and continue the ongoing management of the commitments undertaken; as well as to facilitate the implementation of sustainable farmi ng practices.
Voluntary participation in programmes such as ASSAP, IFA’s Smart Farming, EIP Schemes, and Origin Green Sustainability Assura nce should see farmers benefitting from their engagement by accounting for their performance in this area.
·Support for the tillage and dairy sectors will be provided for investments in precision farming equipment and in the case of the tillage sector also for low disturbance tillage equipment.
The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund will provide financial support for collaborative projects that support rural rejuvenation, including in the area of entrepreneurship and job creation.
The Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020 is a key support in enhancing the competitiveness of the agri -food sector, achieving more sustainable management of natural and cultural heritage resources, and ensuring a m ore balanced development of rural areas, including their economies and communities.
• Promoting & Supporting the Digital Transition in Agriculture with a particular focus on developing: a coordinated approach; development & uptake of digital and data based technologies and services; governance and societal impact of agri -digitalisation.
It also addresses th e need to increase energy efficiencies on farm through the uptake of new technologies and to facilitate the production and use of renewable energy sources (Obj4N5) through support for investments in renewable energies on farm, such as solar panels.
The future role of farm advisory services will also encompass : facilitating innovation projects on dig ital technologies; taking on board lessons learnt from EIP Projects; as well as supporting farmers to orient themselves in the digital landscape.
Other measures that are promoted include strengthening of agricultural practices particularly better organic manure management ; halting and reversing land abandonment by promoting small and medium -scale farming; stepping up support for agricultural sectors that support biodiversity such as beekeeping and ensuring diversity of animal and plant genetics.
Targeting of certain Eco -Scheme practices to the most appropriate farmers will ensure the most appropriate practices are taken up by specific groups of farmers.
Obj8N2 - Maximise the opportunities presented b y the circular and bio -economy in rural areas Circular Bioeconomy Cluster: This initiative is supported to Enterprise Ireland’s Regional Technology Clustering Fund and aims to improve collaboration between researchers, technology providers and industry to accelerate the transition to a low -carbon and circular bioeconomy.
IEnsure ongoing funding is made available through national programmes to assist in securing farmer engagement with sustainable practices.
Relevant Result Indicator(s): R9 Farm modernisation: Share of farms receiving investment support to restructure and modernise, including to improve resource efficiency.
In additi on to undertaking general AECM measures, participating farmers will also be offered bespoke farm, landscape and catchment measures and a Local Project Team to assist with the implementation of the scheme at local level.
The AECM General Measure also addresses this need by providing supports to farmers who implement certain actions beneficial to the climate, such as the planting of hedgerows and low input grassland management.
Member States are specifically encouraged to set up a payment scheme for ecosystem services for forest owners and managers in order to cover for costs and income foregone, the Finnish METSO is given as a Best Practice example that other Member States could f ollow 22 Member States are also encouraged to accelerate the roll out of carbon farming practices, through eco -schemes on agroforestry or rural development interventions to cover biodiversity friendly re - and afforestation investments.
These programmes will support farmers in meeting the challenges and opportunities arising in the agri-food sectorThe success of the CAP funded European Innovation Partnerships (EIP-Agri)58, which deliver novel solutions to challenges facing the Irish agri-food sector and the rural economy, demonstrates the very real benefit of bottom-up locally-led innovative solutions.
The AECM General measure supports farmers to take actions that are beneficial to the environment, climate and biodiversity.
The local team will support farmers to mobilise and operate at a lands cape level for maximum environmental benefit.
The Government will also carry out diversification reviews for income and land use for farmers, includ ing areas such biomethane and energy production, agro -forestry and woodland creation.
I reland believes there is sufficient incentive and support for farmers to reduce their vulnerability and to increase their adaptive capacity to a changing climate with the measures available both inside and outside the CAP 37 Interplay between national and regional interventions 371 Where relevant, a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions, including the distribution of financial allocations per intervention and per fund N/A 372 Where relevant, where elements of the CAP Strategic Plan are established at regional level, how does the interventions strategy ensure the coherence and the consistency of these elements with the elements of the CAP Strategic Plan established at national level N/A 38 Overview of how the CAP Strategic Plan contributes to the objective of improving animal welfare and reducing antimicrobial resistance set out in point (i) of Article 6(1), including the baseline conditions and the complementarity Animal Welfare and Anti -Microbial Restistance (AMR) in the CAP Strategic Plan Conditionality Conditionality will set the baseline for animal welfare and will also contribute to reducing antimicrobial resistance, particularly SMRs 9, 10 and 11.
The SWOT analysis and Needs Assessment highlight the need to support family farm income and address income disparities between agri -food systems.
The Governm ent’s new Rural Regeneration and Development Fund also places an emphasis on supporting entrepreneurship and job creation in rural areas.
The measures include a strong focus on water quality, tree planting, and buildin g on Conditionality as well as the Eco -Scheme by creating more ‘space for nature’ on farms and improving habitats.
Agricultural Advisor Conduct an evaluation to ensure the most important influencers in behaviour of farmers are included in any proposed strategy To meet sectoral targets, there should be inclusion on incentives to assist farmers to adapt their farming methods.