On Tuesday the Department of Agriculture released its land eligibility booklet to provide clarity for farmers submitting applications under the Direct Payment Schemes.

It outlines what eligible and ineligible land as well instructions on how to class land in applications. There are also examples of eligible and ineligible in the cases of rushes, ferns, heather and other cases.

The booklet also contains a useful infographic which farmers can use to determine if their land is eligible or not. It provides information that should guide farmers before they submit applications under the Direct Payment Schemes.

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