The Extensification Payment Scheme
Producers receiving Beef Special Premium and/or Suckler Cow Premium can apply to receive extensification payment under the Extensification Payment Scheme (EPS). To participate in the EPS, they must submit an IACS Area Aid Application (AAA) indicating their intention to claim extensification and giving details of all their forage area.
Within the EPS, there are two sub-schemes, the simplified scheme and the standard scheme. A producer must choose one or other of these schemes, and cannot switch between them during the scheme year. For both schemes there are two stocking density bands - below 1.4 LU/hectare, and below or equal to 1.8 LU/hectare.
For more information, click on the links below -
EPS 2003 Notes for Guidance
EPS 2002 Notes for Guidance
EPS Dear Producer Letter 13/12/02