Countryside Management and Managing your Business
Information on agri-environment schemes, water quality, renewable energy and employing people on your farm.
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Countryside management
Managing your business
Efficient farming
Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) - Higher Level
The video has not been updated since 2022 and therefore makes reference to previous tranches. Please note, however, that the process remains the same but that there is no wider option for tranche 8.
Other Useful Information
This section contains any relevant and important information that may be of interest to any Farm businesses, authorised Agents of Farm Businesses or anyone involved in Area-based Schemes.
Movement of used agricultural and forestry vehicles and equipment under the NIPHL Scheme
Used Agricultural and Forestry Machinery moving from GB to NI must be washed and clean, internally and externally, to ensure there is no risk of transporting quarantine organisms or pathogens.
Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) general information and guidance
This page provides general information and guidance for the Environmental Farming Scheme.
DAERA Customer Portal
DAERA Customer Portal allows individuals, organisations and agents to manage their DAERA accounts, register for and access DAERA services, manage agent nominations for selected services and view DAERA Messages from the Department.
Customer Portal will eventually replace DAERA Online Services, giving DAERA customers simple and secure 24/7 access to the services they need to comply with legislation, apply for funding and support and keep their details up-to-date.
Customer Portal will eventually replace DAERA Online Services, giving DAERA customers simple and secure 24/7 access to the services they need to comply with legislation, apply for funding and support and keep their details up-to-date.
Environmental Farming Scheme Training Videos (Higher NPIs)
Training videos for the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) – Higher Level Options online application - Higher NPIs.
DAERA Online Services
DAERA Online Services, such as Nifais, Single Application and Map Service have been designed to help farmers reduce many of the paper based transactions required by DAERA and are free, easy to use, available 24/7, safe and secure. The Online Services also help farmers comply with legislation, reduce potential errors and give farmers access to detailed information about their business and animals.