# The Horticulture Pilot Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025, Regulation 4: Sustainable sector growth group pilot scheme grant; Eligibility requirements and scheme payment

Extent: N.I.

(1) The sustainable sector growth group pilot scheme shall start on the date beginning with the commencement of these Regulations and end on 31st March 2030.
(2) An applicant for a sustainable sector growth group pilot scheme grant must–
(a) hold a DAERA category 1 or 2 farm business ID number or be able to provide to the Department such an ID number with the written consent of the farm business holding that ID number.
(b) be a member of not more than one new group of businesses making one application to become a sustainable sector growth group;
(c) operate or be employed by a commercial horticulture business; and
(d) be at least 18 years of age.
(3) Subject to paragraphs (1) and (2), the Department shall pay to an applicant which holds a hosting event in a scheme year or the approved agent of that applicant a hosting payment of £786 for each hosting event.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2025/103/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/horticulture-pilot-scheme-regulations-northern-ireland-2025/regulation-4
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