- The livestock quota system
The Suckler Cow Premium (SCP) and Sheep Annual Premium (SAP) Schemes are both subject to a quota regime. In addition to complying with the rules of the Schemes, producers must be in possession of quota if they are to receive payment of premium. Full details of how the quota system operates, including how quota may be acquired, are given in the Department's Explanatory Guides to SCP and SAP quota. To access these guides click here for the SCP guide on quota or here for the guide on SAP quota.