Archive Article: 2002/04/05

5 April 2002

IACS aid on internet a great idea but…

Applying for area aid over the internet is tempting despite last years fiasco. For those equipped with a computer and the skill to use it the idea could save time and potentially costly mistakes. Provided that is problems at the Rural Payment Agency have been resolved.

What a pity the agencys PowerPoint training presentation to help growers fill in the electronic form was not available before Mar 4 and received little promotion.

Although Brussels decided not to issue the form before Mar 18, the chance of getting to grips with e-IACS before the rush of spring work could have encouraged more takers. Lets hope the system proves more reliable than last year.