Entitlement Transfer Service now open for 2025
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DAERA has confirmed that the Entitlement Transfer Service for 2025 will open on Thursday 3 April with the trading period extended until the 15 May 2025.
Farmers wishing to claim the Farm Sustainability Transition Payment (FSTP) can now buy, sell or lease payment entitlements by logging into their DAERA Online Services account. Any entitlement transfers via lease during the 2025 trading period will be restricted to one year only.
Farmers can also view the number of entitlements they hold, their value, previous entitlement transfers, and other important information (such as entitlements that have been confiscated from the business).
As DAERA increasingly moves towards more digital communications, farm business members are advised to register now with NIDA or Government Gateway for a DAERA online account and regularly check their emails (including Junk folder) for communications from DAERA Area-based Schemes. Registration for a DAERA online account can be completed on the DAERA website or call 0300 200 7840 for support to get registered.
Notes to editors:
- The Advisory Service can be contacted on 0300 200 7848, for help and guidance on how to submit an application or transfer entitlements. Farmers can also email: areabasedschemes@daera-ni.gov.uk Advisors will be ready to help Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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