It's sometimes called 'front-loading'. Because it stops at 30 hectares, it's worth most, relative to size, to small and medium farms.
Quick facts
- Area
- First 30 hectares
- Estimated rate
- About €40 to €43 a hectare
- Who
- All active farmers
- Entitlements
- At least one needed
- Linked to entitlements held?
- No
- Claim
- On BISS
What it is
"It is designed to redistribute CAP funds from larger farms to medium and smaller sized farms." "CRISS is paid to all active farmers on their first 30 hectares."
What it pays
"The payment rate depends on uptake but is likely to be in the region of €40 - €43 per hectare." That's the Department's published estimate. "Payments are not linked to the number of entitlements held by the applicant."
"Applicants must hold at least one BISS payment entitlement or part thereof to receive payment under CRISS." You apply through your BISS application on agfood.ie, yourself or through a FAS-approved adviser.
Common questions
What is CRISS?
Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability: an extra payment on every active farmer's first 30 hectares.
How much is CRISS per hectare?
The Department estimates about €40 to €43 a hectare.
Do I need entitlements for CRISS?
Yes, at least one BISS payment entitlement, though the payment isn't linked to how many you hold.