Working towards a sustainable environment

ACRES Scheme

ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) is Ireland’s new 5 year agri-environment climate scheme proposed as part of Ireland’s draft CAP Strategic Plan. This new €1.5 billion flagship agri-environment scheme will be a farmer-friendly scheme to help...

Fodder Support Scheme

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine have announced the Fodder Support Scheme to incentivise and support farmers to grow sufficient grass and conserve sufficient fodder (silage and / or hay) for the 2022 winter. Payment is up to €100 per hectare up to a...

Pilot Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme launched

IAS Laboratories are delighted to be partnering NRM Laboratories and Farmeye in this very exciting and innovative program launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). It marks a new departure and puts soil health and sustainability to the...

OCAE Consultants COVID-19 Update

Although our offices are not open due to the ongoing Covid 19 restrictions we at OCAE Consultants Ltd remain available to provide advice to farmers in relation to their BPS/GLAS/TAMS etc applications and any other advisory queries that you may have.  Please email...