Veon is urging its farm forester clients to prepare for the new DAFM online grant and premium payment systems which is moving to an online-only system from 1st January 2020.
Announced by Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Andrew Doyle, the online forestry payments and application system has been open since 2012 and has made payments easier and faster.
Minister Doyle said that “Our online forestry payments and application system has been open since 2012 and has delivered huge benefits for our customers by making their payments easier and faster. It also enables my Department to achieve a shorter payment turnaround time. Moving all remaining customers online, allows us to offer a faster, more efficient and transparent service as part of my Department’s overall objective for the best possible customer service”.
The on-line facility to make payment applications relating to the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme, operated by the Department has been in place since November 2012, with increasing numbers availing of the on-line option each year.
The Department issues forestry premium payments to the value of some €68 million each year to forest owners, with applicants currently able to submit an application for payment for a given year online from the preceding November.
A helpful DAFM video presentation is available by clicking the link below:
https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/agfoodiehelpvideos/applyingforaforestrypremiumonline/