CALF INVESTMENT SCHEME The Department of Agriculture’s Calf Investment Scheme (CIS) is 40% grant aided and applications are open from the 7th January until 28th January 2020. The following provides a guide on what is included in the programme and how farmers can apply. Who can apply? The Scheme is open to dairy and suckler farmers who meet the following criteria: • Are aged 18 or over • Hold a Department herd number • Prior to submitting the CIS application have a minimum of 5 hectares of “eligible land” declared under the 2019 Basic Payment Scheme
How can you apply? Application forms are available in your local Glanbia branch. Application forms can also be downloaded online by visiting agriculture.gov.ie and submit complete application forms by email only to CIS@agriculture.gov.ie
What purchases are eligible? The scheme is only open to purchases of certain items of equipment. There is a minimum spend of €1,000 required and a cap of €7,500 All purchases must be completed and a valid claim for payment received by the Department by 30th June 2020. To qualify the farmer must have fully paid for the purchase and have taken possession and control of the purchase. The third party financing of an investment by lease or hire purchase is not allowed.
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IMPORTANT
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
28TH JANUARY 2020
The following categories are eligible for grant aid under the scheme. Please note that you must choose at least one investment item from Category A before choosing any items from the Category B list. Band A
• Calf teat feeder with minimum 6 teat places • Computerised calf feeder (Also eligible for Glanbia’s Fundequip scheme) • Milk Cart with mixer
Band B
• Calf milk heater • Calf forage /hay rack • Calf meal trough • Calf feed barrier • Calf pen dividers
How is the Grant Aid calculated? Grant aid per purchased item will be calculated based on the lowest of the following amounts: • The Department’s Reference Costings applicable at the date of approval. • The cost of the investment proposed by the applicant as indicated on their application form. • The total of the eligible invoices marked “paid”, excluding VAT; subject to the maximum payment ceiling of €7,500. The closing date for applications (by email only) is January 28th, and farmers can download the application form through the DAFM’s website. For further queries, please contact your local Glanbia Ireland representative.
CALF INVESTMENT SCHEME
GET UP TO 40% OFF BAND A
WITH YOUR TAMS GRANT WHEN YOU APPLY TO THE DAFM BEFORE THE 28TH JAN 2020
You must choose at least one investment item from Band A before choosing any items from the Band B list
JFC Reservoir Calf Feeder
MilkBar 10 Teat Grey Calf Feeder
Milkflo 6 teat compartment feeder
P Can feed milk to up to 10 calves at once
P Feed up to 10 calves comfortably
P Large 50 litre capacity and 20mm bored holes for pull through teats
P L 850mm length x W 460mm x H 430mm
P 6 station, fence or gate hung, compartment feeder with a 25 litre capacity and 6 peach teats
WAS €163 - NOW 9002462
€149
MilkBar 10 Teat Compartment Calf Feeder P Each compartment holds up to 2.5L of milk replacer P Adjustable Ezi Lock Hooks to fit any rail size on any gate P L 1130mm x W 480mm x H 430mm
70L
WAS €165 - NOW 9002518
€139
WAS €197 - NOW 9002533
€165
MilkBar 20 Teat Calf Feeder
JFC Milk Kart
P A 20 teat freestanding calf feeder that’s ideal for large pens and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
P Fitted with a CE Approved motorised mixer and pump
P Feeder holds up to 120L and will feed 20 calves at once
P Portable, galvanised frame
P The diameter of the feeder is 870mm with a height of 900mm
P 170 litre or 38 GA capacity
FREE STANDING
WAS €210 - NOW 9002522
BAND B
€179.99
WAS €290 - NOW 9002529
€245
PRICES STARTING FROM €1,100 9097803
In order to qualify for savings in Band B, you must purchase from Band A
Condon Mesh Hay Rack
Gibney/Fox Galvanised Hanging Trough P 40 x 6mm adjustable galvanised hangers included which are suitable to hang from all regular gates P Portable and easy to relocate P Fully galvanised which is hardwearing, weather resistant and robust
P 2 sided hay rack that provides hay to animals at both side of the pen P Ideal for feeding animals hay
€65 9091059
4ft
4ft
WAS €58 - NOW 9002450
€54
.99
8ft
WAS €74 - NOW 9038442
€59.99
For full list of products available through this scheme please visit your local Glanbia branch or online glanbiaconnect.com/shop