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  • Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP)

    Topics:
    • Grants and Funding, 
    • Sustainable Agriculture Programme, 
    • Agricultural & Environmental Schemes

    As part of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP), the Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP) will replace the Farm Sustainability Transition Payment (FSTP) for 2026. FSP will open for applications from 2 March 2026 until 9 June 2026, with late penalties applied for applications received between 16 May - 9 June 2026.

    The Programme is being introduced in a phased manner over the coming months and years and will provide options for all farm businesses in Northern Ireland. 

    General Information Sheet outlining the new arrangements for 2026 for the Farm Sustainability Payment: 

    • Information Sheet

    Further information can be found here:

    • SAP New Schemes and Measures: Payment Schemes

    The Minister recently announced the roll out of the new Farm Sustainability Payment. See link to recent Press Release:

    • Roll out of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds after assembly support secured

    This page will be updated in due course as more information becomes available.

    Further details and latest information on the Sustainable Agriculture Programme can be found here Sustainable Agriculture Programme. 

     

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