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EPS check date announced
15/07/2004
The third check date has been announced under the standard scheme option of the Extensification Payment Scheme (EPS) 2004.
The date covering the period May to June 2004 is May 22, 2004. It is the same for all claimants across the UK. The first check date (February 27, 2004) covering January to February 2004 was randomly selected and announced in March. The second check date (April 25, 2004) covering March to April 2004 was randomly selected and announced in May.
The fourth check date will fall during July or August and will be announced in September 2004.
Claimants will be sent a declaration letter which they are required to complete with details of the total number of cattle (from 6 months old) on their holding on each of the first three check dates.
Claimants with internet access can submit their details electronically using SEERAD online.
Further information and details on how to access SEERAD online can be found at www.scotfarmonline.gov.uk or from SEERAD area offices.
Livestock units are calculated on the following basis: sheep claimed and paid under SAPS 2004 = 0.15 LU; male bovine animals and heifers older than 24 months, suckler and dairy cows = 1.0 LU; male bovine animals and heifers from 6 to 24 months = 0.6 LU.
Payment rates under the EPS 2004 are euros 80 per eligible animal for stocking density levels below 1.4 LU/hectare, and euros 40 per eligible animal for stocking density levels of 1.4 LU/hectare or more, and less than or equal to 1.8 LU/hectare. The sterling equivalents will be based on the average rate of exchange for December 2003 and are worth approximately £56.14 (£54.17 after modulation) and £28.07 (£27.09 after modulation) respectively. Modulation is set at 3.5% for payments made under the EPS 2004.