Schedule 2 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS IN AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN HIGHER RATE OF PAYMENT

As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which has been continuously used for arable cropping since 31st August 1987—

(1)

The farmer shall cease arable production and shall establish a grassland sward within twelve months of the commencement of the agreement.

(2)

During a period of twelve months from the commencement of the agreement the farmer shall consult the Minister as to the application of any substance intended to assist the establishment of a grassland sward, and in particular as to the application of—

(a)

any organic or inorganic fertiliser, or

(b)

lime, slag or any substance designed to reduce the acidity of the soil.

(3)

After the expiry of the twelve-month period referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) above, the farmer shall observe in relation to the newly-established grassland sward the requirements laid down in Schedule 1, paragraphs 1 and 2.