Regulation 3 Objectives

Subject to the provisions of these Regulations the Secretary of State may make payments of financial assistance under the scheme where he is satisfied that the payments will help to achieve the objectives of improving the income generating potential of those employed in agriculture, maintaining rural employment and enhancing the environment and in particular—

(a)

improving the efficiency of the agricultural unit;

(b)

improving margins by reducing the need for purchased agricultural inputs;

(c)

improving the quality and value of agricultural produce;

(d)

encouraging the uptake of opportunities by eligible persons to become involved in other economic activities;

(e)

maintaining the environment and providing opportunities for its enhancement.