Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018
451. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if GLAS flexibilities to low input permanent pasture will be extended in view of the fact that saturation on these land parcels is at unprecedented levels due to rain and snow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17947/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe grazing of a Low input permanent pasture action is a matter for each individual herd owner and no closed period grazing restrictions are imposed by GLAS.
As set out in the Scheme specifications, topping is not permitted between the 15th of March and the 1st of July annually and the maximum chemical nitrogen that can be applied is 40kg per hectare for which a payment of €314 per hectare is available.
