Concerns mount over tiny-farm ranking advantages in TAMS 3

Underpasses will be eligible for grant aid in the new TAMS 3. Photo: Stock image

Ciaran Moran

New TAMS rules that will see tiny farm holdings prioritised over medium-sized holdings are set to face opposition from farm organisations.

Smaller holdings of less than 10ha and those with fewer livestock are set to be advantaged, while those in nitrates derogation will be disadvantaged in the ranking of applications for key TAMS 3 farm building grants schemes.