The Farmers’ Charter: Know your rights if you get a farm inspection
The Charter lays out the rights of farmers and the Department in relation to their engagement in agricultural schemes
The Department will fully consult with the farming organisations on all scheme details. Photo: Getty Images
The Farmers’ Charter is an agreement between the main farming organisations and the Department of Agriculture, establishing a host of rights both farmers and the Department have in relation to their engagement in agricultural schemes.
Under the current Charter, which is expected to be similar under the new CAP, farmers have the following rights: