The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme. The applications were not successful as the person named had indicated that he did not meet the educational criteria required under the terms and conditions of the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme. The person named was notified of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit an appeal.
My Department has now received an appeal from the person named in relation to his National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme applications. This appeal has been considered on the basis of the information set out by the person named and has been successful. The person named has been notified of this outcome in writing.