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Suckler cow premium scheme
11/11/2002
The closing date for applications for the Suckler Cow Premium Scheme in the 2002 Scheme year is December 6, the Executive announced today.
Valid claims received after December 6 but before December 31 will be paid at a reduced rate. Claims received after December 31 cannot be accepted.
The Suckler Cow Premium Scheme opened for applications on July 1 and will close on December 6.
The rules which apply to the Suckler Cow Premium Scheme can be found in the Notes for Guidance, which accompany the premium claim form. Copies can be obtained from SEERAD Area Offices or can be downloaded at: www.scotland.gov.uk/agri/.
The value of Suckler Cow Premium for 2002 is £123.89 per head, reduced to £120.17 by modulation. Advance payments, which are 80 per cent of the £120.17, started issuing to claimants on November 13.
Farmers can only be paid Suckler Cow Premium if they hold quota of the correct ring-fence area designation. A farmer's ring-fence is determined by the designation of the majority of the land which comprises his/her holding . Five different ring fences are operated within Great Britain. These are:
- Scottish HIE LFA
- Scottish LFA
- Welsh LFA
- English LFA
- GB NON-LFA