Online Agents

What tasks/information can an online agent access?

An online agent can access a farm businesses APHIS online account, Online Maps and eSAF facility. All the features of these services which are normally available to the herdkeeper will be available to the Online Agent. The herd keeper can choose which services (Aphis online, Online maps or eSAF) the agent can access.

Who can become an online agent?

Any member of the public can become an online agent. An online agent does not need to be a farm business owner.

How can I become an online agent?

To become an online agent complete the application form linked below.

For further information, contact the DAERA Online Services helpdesk on 028 9442 6699 or email onlineservices@daera-ni.gov.uk.

• Application to become an online agent

How do I nominate an agent to work on my behalf?

To work on behalf of a farmer an online agent must be authorised to do so. This authorisation is obtained by completing the authorisation forms linked below, ensuring that they are signed by both the farmer being represented and the agent the signed document must be returning them to DAERA online services team. A number of online agents can be found below.

As a farmer what if I no longer require an agent to work on my behalf?

Simply inform DAERA online services team that you wish your business to be disassociated with the online agent.  

Services available to DAERA online services agents

Online maps/ SAF (Single Application Form):

An agent can complete and submit your application for:

• Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) & Greening
• Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (ANC)
• Northern Ireland Countryside Management Scheme (NICMS)
• Organic Farming Scheme (OFS)
• Farm Woodland Premium Scheme and Farm Woodland Scheme
• application and registration process for Agricultural Waste Authorisations and
• view and measure your online farm map

APHIS online

An agent can register animals and retrieve animal information on your behalf:

• register cattle births, deaths and stillborns.
• produce movement notification of cattle moving off your herd to market, abattoir or farm.
• confirm cattle movements into your herd.
• view and download your herd list including information about your animals DAERA statuses, TB & Br test results and export eligibility.
• view movement and progeny history of every animal in your herd
• view post and ante mortem details of slaughtered animals.
• produce a report to count and classify your animals in accordance with the Nitrate Action Programme

BovIS – Bovine information system

An agent can access your BovIS information including:

• carcase benchmarking
• Bovine Growth Rate Calculator
• Bovine Greenhouse Gas Calculator (dairy/beef)

CAFRE Farm Business Planner

An agent can access the farm business planner application and complete a farm business plan on your behalf. The agent will be able to enter data for a 5 year period, including information for both before and after a potential investment to produce a business plan.

Details required include:

• enterprise gross margin information
• fixed cost, finance and other income data
• stock valuations

The business plan will help you determine the feasibility of an investment and how worthwhile the investment might be.

EFS Higher – environmental planners

If you have applied to EFS Higher level and have received a Letter of Offer you may need to engage an environmental planner.  The following list contains contact details of environmental planners who have undergone DAERA training and does not imply endorsement of any individual.

Agent authorisations forms

• Online maps / SAF, APHIS, BovIS, Farm Business Planner and EFS authorisation forms

Agents

Contact details of a number of agents providing online services are listed below. Online agents are not endorsed by DAERA. It is the responsibility of the farm business owner to ensure all information provided by the agent is correct.

DAERA online services contact details:

Tel: 028 9442 6699
Email: onlineservices@daera-ni.gov.uk

If you are an agent and wish to have your details added to this list please contact:

DAERA Online Services Contact Details:
Tel: 028 94426699
Email: onlineservices@daera-ni.gov.uk