2014 2020 TAMS II Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes 395m over the lifetime of the programme 2015 to 2020 Schemes are open for applications Schemes Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme YFCIS ID: 680473
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On Farm Investment
TAMS
Rural Development Programme
2014 – 2020Slide2
TAMS II
Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes
€395m over
the lifetime of the programme (2015 to 2020)Schemes are open for applicationsSlide3
Schemes
Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme (YFCIS)Dairy Equipment Scheme (DES)Low Emission Spreading Equipment (LESS)
Organic Capital Investment Scheme (OCIS)Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage (AWNSS)Pig and Poultry Specialised Equipment (PPIS)
Tillage Capital Investment Scheme (TCIS)Slide4
2018
Budget of €70m
2017- Encourage applicants
to lodged payment claims, if work completed Slide5
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Changes to T & C
Changes to approval period -
Remains at 36 months for application received up to 13th Jan 2017 (1st to 5th Tranche)
New arrangements from 6
th
Tranche onwards
6 months - Mobile and other Equipment
12 months -Fixed equipment and structures
(Extension
of 6mts if
work started 8-11 months
)
Application with a minimum of 1 investment for 12 months approval- all investment will automatically be 12 months Slide10
Changes to T & C
Late application penalty – 1% per working day up to 25 days, after which is a 100%
Penalty
for work started or purchases made prior to approval < 20% - rejection of relevant receipted amount 20%-50%- rejection of investment >50% - rejection of applicationSlide11
Changes to T & C
Plaque for payment over €50kSlide12
TCIS
- Eligibility Criteria
Have a minimum of 15 hectares of eligible crops (Appendix D) declared under the
Basic Payment Scheme or equivalent in the year of application or previous year.
i.e
. Combinable crops , potatoes and other
Does not include maize , Grass 4yr +, Maize, Fodder & Sugar Beet.
Have a Department identifier – i.e. tillage, flock or herd number.
For structures, the site must be owned or if leased, have a term of at least 5 years remaining at payment.Slide13
Tillage Scheme
Precision
Farming Equipment
Grain Stores and Grain Storage Equipment Low Disturbance Tillage Equipment Rainwater Harvesting and StorageSafety Investments Slide14
Tolerance for completion of investments
No change to main structure
Allow for changes to substructures
Payment based on lower cost of approved versus completed structure TolerancesChanges affecting planning must be approved by planning authority prior to payment claimSlide15
Creep AreaSlide16
Changes between Application and Claim
Cannot change Main Investments –
Grain Store V Fertiliser SpreaderCan Change Sub Investment – GCPS
Machinery Control- Retrofit
–V- New machineSlide17
Payment Claim
Online returnScanned copy of Receipts Association of receipts and own labour/machinery with Main Investment
Completed dimension per sub investmentsMust retain originals for inspection Payment on lesser of approved or completedSlide18
Important
Reminder
Payment
of investment by cash is not eligiblePayment must be made from the applicant(s) bank account by credit transfer, cheque etc. Investments CANNOT be financed by leasing or hire purchaseSlide19
Important Reminders (cont.)
Applicant must purchase the investment outright, prior to payment claim
All costs are exclusive
of Vat (Ex. Vat)Copy of Bank accounts, enchased cheques can be requestedExclusion of DiscountsSlide20
Trade -in
A’ Trade-In’ can be used to pay for a TAMS investment.
Trade- in must be detailed on receipt- make, model, capacity etc.Must be like for like, i.e. old tillage investment for new tillage investments. Slide21
Replacement
Inside the five year period- Can replace like for like, or
upgradeSlide22
Contractors Tax Clearance (eTC)
Contractor’s tax clearance required if
contracting
cost exceeds €650Contractor must register eTC with Department
Register once by completing CCS CR/CY form (see back of scheme T&C) and emailing to
TAMSIIcontractors@agriculture.gov.ieSlide23
NB- Who is the applicantSlide24
NB- Who is the applicant
Name & details on the top of screen If not correct, contact the Department
Applicant must be the farmer, minimal area in BPS etc.Can be Company, Individual , PartnershipApplicants name must appear on receipts and bank account
Applicant must own / lease the siteCannot be a company or contacting business associated with applicantSlide25
Issue found with Applications
Eligible young farmers should apply under YFCIS and not
other schemes
YFCIS - Not checking date of set upStarting work before receiving approvalNot including for all investment (excluding tank)
Incorrect measurementsNot applying under correct entitySlide26
Issue found with Claims
Not recording commence of work – Card A
Leasing / HP arrangements
Payment after submission of payment claimClaiming incorrect quantity( Tonnes v Meters)Allocation of receiptsDissolution of a partnershipSlide27
Issue found with Claims
Including a discount
Including VAT
Excluding a trade inNot completing Farm Safety Cert (level 5 & 6)Purchasing non approved materials- slats, in-fillSlide28
Young Farmer Top up
20% top-up is automatic if education
Certs uploaded at time of payment claimCan upload education after 40% payment
Must complete and upload within 3 years of approvalSlide29
Specification & Quality
Certs
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TAMS
II – Main Changes
No mixing of Cattle & Sheep
Separate external access to the internal divisions- Creeps, calving, bull pensCubicle designMinimum space between building with agitations points
S123, S147 (Calving pens) S160 (Bull house)Slide31
TAMS
II -New
S195
Minimum Specification for Tillage Machinery - July 2017S196 Minimum Specification for Grain Driers - March 2017 S197 Minimum Specification for Precision Grass Measuring Equipment - May 2017Slide32
Building Material Certificates
Ensure company certified to required standardASK THE COMPANY FOR FACTORY PRODUCTION CONTROL CERTIFICATE - FPCAll Slats (concrete and plastic), slabs (manhole, solid, hollowcore), precast cubicle beds and beams must be included on Accepted Slat List.
Check slat list before purchasingCheck Milking Machine Installers are IMQCS registeredSlide33
Building Material Certificates
Certification required for (will be listed on approval):
Concrete (FPC* and Man. Spec Cert)Aggregate (purchased hardcore fill) (FPC and Man Spec Cert)
Concrete Blocks (FPC and Man Spec Cert)Steel framed buildings (FPC and DoP**)ETCI and Supplementary Cert*FPC - Factory Production Control Certificate**DoP –Deceleration of PerformanceSlide34
Building Material Certificates
Certificate of Milking machine Testing
Slat / Slab certificate
Protection of Structural Steel (Galvanising / Painting cert) Also further certificates for over-ground slurry stores, geo-membrane lined stores, etc.Slide35Slide36Slide37Slide38
Welders Qualification
Certificate required when applicant undertakes welding of structure themselves.Slide39
Engineers Reports
All to be completed by Chartered EngineerAsk engineer to confirm Chartered status and check with Engineers Ireland.When outside specification will require full set of design calculations.Specifications S.101 and S.123 set out what is required to be included.
For covering existing tanks, Terms and Conditions sets out what is to be included in report.For Poultry House upgrades, Terms and Conditions set out what is to be included in report.Slide40
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Take time to read all the terms and condition, Explanatory Notes and Specification
Use up to date version
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ReminderSlide41
Reminder
Applicant must complete research
and homework before applying Don’t commence works or make a payment (deposit/purchase) before receiving
approvalHelpline: 0761 064452Email: TAMS@agriculture.gov.ie Slide42
Thank you for your attention
Welcome Questions and Commentshttp://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmerschemespayments/farmbuildings/