Category 1
€148 a hectare (first 12 ha)
The old 'Mountain', 'More Severely' and 'Less Severe' land types are now Categories 1, 2 and 3. gov.ie publishes the list of eligible townlands by county. The rates below are the ones gov.ie lists for the scheme.
Quick facts
- Category 1
- €148 a hectare (first 12 ha)
- Category 2
- €111 a hectare (first 10 ha)
- Category 3
- €93 a hectare (first 8 ha)
- Islands
- €250 a hectare (first 20 ha)
- Apply
- In your BISS application
The rates
"Category 1 1st 12 ha €148.00", then "Category 1 13 - 34 ha €112.00". "Category 2 1st 10 ha €111.00", then "Category 2 11 – 30 ha €104.00". "Category 3 1st 8 ha €93.00", then "Category 3 9 – 30 ha €88.25".
For islands: "Island Farming €250.00 Up to and including the first 20 hectares", then lower rates up to 40 hectares. "Applicants maintaining a combination of Category 1, 2 and 3 land, will be paid up to a maximum of 30 hectares except where the area of Category 1 land declared is between 30 and 34 hectares."
Who qualifies
You must submit a BISS application each year declaring your ANC land, and "maintain a minimum stocking density of 0.10 livestock units per forage hectare for 28 consecutive weeks months within the calendar year". Cattle, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys and deer count. Tillage land in designated areas is not counted in the stocking test.
If habitat, environmental or climate limits stop you meeting the stocking rule, an approved FAS advisor can assess your land with a Parcel Assessment Form.
How to apply
Apply for ANC in your BISS application on agfood.ie. Sheep and goat keepers must also make their census return on time.
Common questions
How much is the ANC payment per hectare?
Up to €148 a hectare on the first 12 ha of Category 1 land, €111 on the first 10 ha of Category 2 and €93 on the first 8 ha of Category 3; island farms up to €250.
What is the ANC stocking requirement?
A minimum of 0.10 livestock units per forage hectare for 28 consecutive weeks, and an annual average of 0.10.
How do I apply for ANC?
In your annual BISS application, declaring your ANC land.