Ireland: Sheep and goat census forms issued to 48,000 farmers

Published 2022년 12월 21일

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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland has distributed census forms for sheep and goats to 48,000 farmers, with the due date for submission being December 31, 2022. The census is a legal requirement for farmers to declare their flock numbers and is crucial for the department to gather statistical data to support the development of the industry. Farmers can submit their forms online or by post, with an extended deadline for online submissions. Failure to comply could result in exclusion from certain DAFM schemes.

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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, December 21) issued sheep and goat census forms to 48,000 farmers. Similar to previous years, the department has selected December 31 as the 2022 census date. Farmers are being reminded that completing and returning the forms is a legal obligation. Failing to complete the document or late submissions could result in farmers being ineligible for certain DAFM schemes. The census data must also be recorded on a farmer’s flock register. Advertisement The department is encouraging farmers to return their census data online through www.agfood.ie which provides confirmation when the information has been submitted successfully. A step-by-step guide to completing the census on-line is provided on the back of the 2022 census form. An extended deadline of February 14, 2023 applies to online returns only. Keepers who are not already registered online can do so by logging on to agfood.ie and clicking the option to ...

Source: AgriLand