Multi Species Sward Measure
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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The Multi Species Sward Measure aims to encourage farmers to sow multi-species swards (MSS). Under this measure a payment will be made to participating Co-op/Agri-retailers to help farmers with the cost of buying multispecies sward seed mixtures. This will help with the establishment of these swards.
Research work carried out on multi-species swards has shown positive results on low nitrogen input plots. These swards could provide a more environmentally friendly production system allowing for increased Carbon sequestration while at the same time reducing emissions of nitrous oxide which is a potent greenhouse gas.
To be eligible for the Multi-Species Sward Measure, you must:
Once an applicant has been approved under the Multi Species Sward Measure a payment of €50 per 12kg bag of multi-species seed purchased (up to the approved maximum) will be made to the Co-op/Agri-retailer. This must be deducted from the full price that the retailer would normally charge. Participation is voluntary and it is open to all regions and farming enterprises.
List of Agri-retailers/Co-ops approved to participate in the Multi-Species Sward Measure 2022
DownloadYou, or your advisor on your behalf, can apply to participate on agfood.ie . Applications must be received by the closing date of 4th April. If more applications are received than the amount of seed available then a pro rata reduction of quantities of seed may be applied.
You must read the Terms and Conditions
Multi Species Sward Measure Terms and Conditions
DownloadMulti Species Sward Measure: Your questions answered
DownloadMulti Species Sward Measure - Agri Retailer Expression of interest form
DownloadYour attention is drawn to the Data Protection Notice on the Department’s website at Data Protection Privacy Notices
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