Publications

The review of the implementation of the 2011 Act, in 2015, recommended that DAERA should publish an annual report setting out information in relation to the animal welfare service.

This guide explains land eligibility rules for the:

• Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
• Young Farmers’ Payment (YFP)
• Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS)
• Protein Crops Scheme (PCS)

Minutes and Agendas of the DAERA Departmental Board Meetings 2022.

This guidance:

SAF3 for EFS Claim

Protein Crops Scheme – Questions and Answers

This Question & Answer document will provide you with the guidance you will need to help you understand active farmer requirements

You are advised to read this Guide before completing an application to transfer Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements.

Young Farmers' Payment / Regional Reserve Form 2022

This guide sets out:

This document highlights a number of key dates in the 2022 Single Application window which you should bear in mind when planning to complete your application.

Before completing this form you are advised to read Section 10 - Force Majeure/Exceptional Circumstances (FM/EC) of the Guide to the Basic Payment Scheme.

This Guide explains the relevant forms to use when notifying the Department of a farm business change. It should not be taken as an interpretation of the EU legislation

2022 Single Application Form - SAF3

Business change forms

WARNING: ENTITLEMENT TRADING FOR 2022 IS NOW CLOSED. If you wish to apply to transfer entitlements for the 2023 Scheme year please use the TE1 forms here.

This Guide explains the relevant forms to use when notifying the Department of a farm business change.

These forms should be used to apply for a DAERA Farm Business Identification Number. The FB1 form should be used to apply for a Category 1 identification number. The FB3 form should be used to apply for a Category 3 identification number.

Apis melifera (Honey Bee) importation data for 2020 & 2021

Details of flights taken by DAERA staff & Minister since Stormontresumed in 2020