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Agriland
3 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Over 1900 Tams Tranche 6 Applications to Be Processed Dafm
1,942 applications made by farmers under tranche 6 of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) remain to be processed. The latest data published by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) 2,659 (54%) of the 4,930 applications made under this tranche have been approved. 190 applications have been rejected, while some 139 have been withdrawn. The following table provides the latest update on tranche 6 applications for the schemes contained in TAMS 3: TAMS 3 scheme Applications Rejected Withdrawn In progress Approved Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme 1,425 54 46 611 714 Dairy Equipment Scheme 363 3 30 191 139 Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme 1,136 69 17 415 635 Low Emission Slurry Spreading 510 5 7 67 431 Organic Capital Investment Scheme 388 15 13 135 225 Pig & Poultry Investment Scheme 47 2 1 22 22 Solar Capital Investment Scheme 307 9 4 219 75 Tillage Capital Investment Scheme 171 11 5 21 134 Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 240 9 6 113 112 Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 343 13 10 148 172 Total 4,930 190 139 1,942 2,659 TAMS 3 tranche 6 applications. Source: DAFM The department also said that 1,289 applications submitted under tranche 7, the emergency TAMS tranche that opened in response to Storm Éowyn, have been given the green light. 726 applications are still "in progress", 113 have been rejected and 53 were withdrawn. The latest data also shows that 5,094 (87%) out of the 5,823 applications lodged for tranche 5 have now been approved. A further 305 applications have yet to be fully processed by department officials.
Agriland
31-07-2025
- Business
- Agriland
DAFM issues update on TAMS tranche 6 and 7 applications
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has published an update on the status of applications made under tranches 6 and 7 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). The scheme, which is divided across a range of different measures, provides grants to farmers to build or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their farm. According to the department, 2,445 (50%) of the 4,930 applications made under tranche 6 have been given the green light. Some 2,157 applications remain to be processed, 189 have been rejected and 139 were withdrawn. The following table provides the latest update on tranche 6 applications for the schemes contained in TAMS 3 TAMS 3 scheme Applications Rejected Withdrawn In progress Approved Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme 1,425 54 46 678 647 Dairy Equipment Scheme 363 3 30 217 113 Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme 1,136 68 17 464 587 Low Emission Slurry Spreading 510 5 7 68 430 Organic Capital Investment Scheme 388 15 13 142 218 Pig & Poultry Investment Scheme 47 2 1 24 20 Solar Capital Investment Scheme 307 9 4 245 49 Tillage Capital Investment Scheme 171 11 5 21 134 Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 240 9 6 130 95 Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 343 13 10 168 152 Total 4,930 189 139 2,157 2,445 TAMS 3 tranche 6 applications. Source: DAFM There were 2,181 applications made to the department as part of tranche 7, the emergency tranche opened in response to Storm Éowyn. DAFM said that 1,236 applications have been approved, 791 are to be fully processed, 101 were rejected and 53 have been withdrawn. The Dairy Equipment Scheme (DES) was the most popular scheme under tranche 7 with 986 applications submitted. 571 of those applications have been approved, 55 rejected, 19 withdrawn and 341 to be processed. The department also confirmed that 357 applications made under tranche 5 of the scheme are still "in progress". 5,047 (86%) out of the 5,823 applications made in this round have been approved, 348 rejected and 71 withdrawn. The Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS) has the highest number of applications to be processed at 122.
Agriland
31-07-2025
- Business
- Agriland
25 Farmers Apply for Robotic Milker in Both Tams Ii and 3
A total of 25 farmers to date have applied for a robotic milking machine in both TAMS II and TAMS 3, recent Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) figures show. It was announced last year that the criteria would change regarding the grant-aiding of robotic milking machines. Previously, a cap was in place preventing farmers applying for more than one robotic milker between TAMS II and TAMS 3. Former Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue said the issue was raised in his discussions with young farmers, and as a result he would change the criteria under the Dairy Equipment Scheme. The now Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon said this year that the terms and conditions of the Dairy Equipment Scheme reflect the fact that a farmer is allowed grant aid for a robotic milking machine on the holding, even if they received grant aid for one in the earlier TAMS II. A DAFM spokesperson told Agriland in recent days that TAMS 3 "has proved to be a successful and beneficial scheme". "Applicants who received funding for a robotic milking machine in TAMS II can apply for one in TAMS 3 but are limited to one robotic milking machine in TAMS 3," the spokesperson said. As of July 24, a "total of 25 applicants have applied for a robotic milking machine in both TAMS II and 3", DAFM confirmed. Tranche 9 of TAMS is currently open to farmers, closing on September 6. The Dairy Equipment Scheme provides financial help to farmers in milk production, particularly new entrants and young farmers, to establish their enterprises and keep up to date with new technology. DAFM recently published an update on the status of applications made under tranches 6 and 7 of TAMS. The Dairy Equipment Scheme was the most popular scheme under tranche 7 with 986 applications submitted, according to figures from DAFM.
Agriland
10-06-2025
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- Agriland
DAFM: Over 80% of TAMS tranche 5 applications approved
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that over 80% of the applications made under tranche 5 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) have been approved. The scheme, which is divided across a range of different measures, provides grants to farmers to build or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their farm. According to the latest data published by the department, 4,731 (81%) out of the 5,823 applications submitted under this tranche have now been approved. Some 716 applications are 'in progress', 305 have been rejected by the department, while 71 have been withdrawn. The following table provides the latest update on tranche 5 applications for the 10 schemes contained in TAMS 3: TAMS 3 scheme Applications Rejected Withdrawn In progress Approved Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme 1,409 70 26 133 1,180 Dairy Equipment Scheme 115 9 1 19 86 Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme 2,112 127 17 199 1,769 Low Emission Slurry Spreading 516 2 5 3 506 Organic Capital Investment Scheme 359 13 3 41 302 Pig & Poultry Investment Scheme 32 2 1 8 21 Solar Capital Investment Scheme 513 29 4 220 260 Tillage Capital Investment Scheme 203 11 5 11 176 Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 225 20 1 39 165 Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 339 22 8 43 266 Total 5,823 305 71 716 4,731 TAMS 3 tranche 5 applications. Source: DAFM 143 applications made under tranche 4 are still being processed by the department. 5,262 out of 5,864 applications made under that tranche have been approved. There are 20 applications still outstanding in tranche 3. The department said 3,401 of the 3,799 tranche 3 applications have been approved. TAMS Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, recently confirmed that all eligible applications received under tranches 6, 7 and 8 of TAMS 3 will be approved. Tranche 6 closed to applications on March 7, 2025, with 4,931 applications received across the 11 schemes. Tranche 7, the emergency tranche, which was opened in response to Storm Éowyn, closed for applications on March 28, with 1,945 applications submitted in respect of the agreed emergency investments. Tranche 8 closed for applications on Friday June 6, with approximately 5,000 applications received. Tranche 9 of the scheme is now open. However, the minister warned that the department will need to be 'mindful of the budget available for the remaining TAMS tranches'. Over €70.5 million has issued to over 8,000 applicants under the scheme, with payments of approximately €2 million continuing to issue on a weekly basis. 'In order to ensure that the available budget is distributed fairly over the remainder of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) Strategic Plan, it may be necessary to limit the number of approved applications per tranche going forward by applying ranking and selection criteria, including for the upcoming Tranche 9, which opened on June 7 and will close on September 6,' Minister Heydon said.
Agriland
06-06-2025
- Business
- Agriland
780 TAMS tranche 5 applications ‘in progress'
780 applications made under tranche 5 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) remain to be processed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). According to the latest data published by the department, 4,687 (80%) out of the 5,823 applications submitted under this tranche have now been approved. A further 285 applications have been rejected by the department, while 71 have been withdrawn. The scheme, which is divided across a range of different measures, provides grants to farmers to build or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their farm. The following table provides the latest update on tranche 5 applications for the 10 schemes contained in TAMS 3: TAMS 3 scheme Applications Rejected Withdrawn In progress Approved Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme 1,409 63 26 147 1,173 Dairy Equipment Scheme 115 8 1 20 86 Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme 2,112 122 17 220 1,753 Low Emission Slurry Spreading 516 2 5 3 506 Organic Capital Investment Scheme 359 13 3 45 298 Pig & Poultry Investment Scheme 32 2 1 8 21 Solar Capital Investment Scheme 513 23 4 236 250 Tillage Capital Investment Scheme 203 11 5 11 176 Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 225 20 1 40 164 Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme 339 21 8 50 260 Total 5,823 285 71 780 4,687 TAMS 3 tranche 5 applications. Source: DAFM The department also confirmed that 156 applications made under tranche 4 are still being processed by the department. 5,254 out of 5,864 applications made under that tranche have been approved. There are 22 applications still outstanding in tranche 3. The department noted that 3,399 of the 3,799 tranche 3 applications have been approved. DAFM is yet to provide an update on the status of applications submitted under tranche 6. Tranche 7 of the scheme opened for applications on March 29 and will close today (Friday, June 6).
