GLAS Extension Will Give Farmers Certainty

IFA Rural Development Chairman Michael Biggins said the announcement that farmers participating in GLAS 1, 2 or 3 will be offered an option to extend their contract into 2022 will provide certainty for applicants.

The existing contracts are due expire next month and the extension is part of EU CAP Transitional Rules.

It has been confirmed that the process will be similar to that undertaken last year.

A farmer can extend their GLAS contract either by replying to a text message they receive from the Department, or alternatively online at agfood.ie.

Michael Biggins said, “The process for farmers must be kept simple.  All farmers who respond must get a confirmation of receipt of application.  Any GLAS participant who has not replied by either method before the closing date of December 10th must be contacted again by the Department prior to the closing date to ensure all GLAS participants have ample opportunity to extend their GLAS contracts”.