Some farmers on Slievenamon are appealing a department decision to withhold payments due this summer’s fires on Slievenamon.
As many as 30 farmers on the mountain’s commonage land impacted by the fire are affected.
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They’ve been informed that burnt land is ineligible for BISS or Basic Income Support for Sustainability payments.
Its led to farmers being advised to appeal Department of Agriculture’s decision.
However, the appeal is a lengthy process and IFA South Tipp Chairman Darragh Scott has told Tipp FM they’re pressing for the process to be expedited.
