Carlow and Kilkenny farmers allocated over €9.7M under eco-scheme
€9,733,000 has been allocated to 4,326 Carlow and Kilkenny farmers under the Eco-Scheme.
The Minister for Agriculture has announced the allocation of over €9,733,000 for 4,326 Carlow and Kilkenny farmers under the Eco-Scheme.
The Eco-Scheme, part of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027, rewards farmers for implementing measures that protect and enhance the climate, environment, water quality and biodiversity.
Minister Murnane O’Connor said: “Farmers are the backbone of our economy and our rural communities. They deliver world-class produce that supports international trade, and it is essential that they are supported in doing so. The Eco-Scheme is one of the key levers that ensures vital farm payments are not just protected but strengthened into the future.”
Minister Murnane O’Connor highlighted that the 2025 Eco-Scheme rate will be €66 per hectare, describing it as “a vital support for family farms” which will provide meaningful support to over 110,000 farmers nationwide, including 4,326 here in Carlow and Kilkenny.
Concluding, Minister Murnane O’Connor confirmed that payments will begin issuing from today.
“Farmers across the constituency who applied to the scheme will see payments appearing in their bank accounts from today and over the coming days. I would also encourage anyone with outstanding documentation to complete it as soon as possible to ensure prompt payment.”