Protein Aid Payments Commence
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Payments under the Protein Aid Scheme have commenced to more than 1,000 farmers.
The coupled support scheme worth €3m is paid to more than 1,000 farmers growing protein crops, beans, peas and lupins. The rate for this year has been set at €246 per hectare and will be paid on more than 12,000 hectares in total.
More about the Protein Aid Scheme