How do I Apply for the FwNH Scheme?

Only applicants whose Tranche 4 Environmental Farming Scheme (T4 EFS) Agreement expired on the 31 December 2025 are eligible to apply for the FwNH Scheme during this application window.

Only land that was part of the expired T4 EFS agreement will migrate over to the FwNH online application portal. This will show prepopulated on a map. There is one application for both the FwNH Scheme and the Farming with Nature Transition (FwNT) Scheme.

Important: If you wish to apply for both schemes you MUST NOT submit your application until you have selected the actions you wish to apply for under the FwNT Scheme and have made the relevant selection for FwNH Scheme. Once you click ‘Submit Application’ you will not be able to make any further changes.

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When you select to apply for FwNH a prepopulated map and Field Information Table (FIT) will display your RMOs in the relevant fields. You will be required to select one of the following to proceed with your application:

Accept – If you accept the FwN Higher Application the value of the FwNH Scheme will be included in your application.

Accept With Amendments – This option is only available to applicants who can demonstrate loss of management control of land. Administrative checks will be carried out by DAERA and may delay acceptance of your application.

Declined – If you reject the FwN Higher Scheme, the value of the FwNH will be removed from your application and you will not be able to reapply at a later date.

For instructions on how to submit a FwNH application ONLY see Annex A

This video provides Instructions on how to complete a FwNH and a FwNT Application.

 

 

To apply, you must have a Government Gateway (GG) or NI Identity Assurance (NIDA) logon.

If you are already registered with DAERA Online Services:

• Log in using your GG or NIDA logon, details at www.daera-ni.gov.uk/daera-online-services
• From the list of services select Farming with Nature to start your application.
• If you need help, at any stage of the process, you can contact the Farming with Nature Advisory Service by email FarmingwithNature@daera-ni.gov.uk or by telephone on 0300 200 7848, select 2 for Grants & Funding, then select 2.

 If you are new to DAERA Online Services:

You must be registered to use DAERA Online Services. For advice or assistance contact: -

• Email onlineservices@daera-ni.gov.uk
• Telephone 028 9442 6699

Once registered, you will be given instructions on how to access the online services, including the FwNH application.

Nomination of an Authorisation Person/agent

If you cannot complete the online FwNH application yourself, you can nominate an Authorised Person (Agent) to do so on your behalf. Further information on how to nominate another person to complete the application on your behalf is visit Online Agent Nomination