Why the straw chopping scheme is one of the Department’s best ever initiatives...

… and why I have asked my regular straw customers to book their order before the BISS deadline

Tom Tierney

Tom Tierney

The winter rape on the farm is complete and the gate closed. The BISS application went in on time and I applied for the maximum 40ha for the straw chopping scheme (SIM).

This is one of the most important and best schemes ever introduced by the Department, in my opinion.