Regulation 4 Conditions of eligibility

at the date of his application, he is the lawful occupier of a holding and intends to remain in such occupation for the specified period;

at the date of his application, his holding is not less than one hectare; and

he complies with the following paragraphs of this regulation.

give notification in accordance with Article 8(1)(a) of Council Regulation 2092/91 and submit his holding to inspection as required by Article 8(1)(b) of that Regulation; and

ensure that the organic farming of his holding conforms to UKROFS standards.

to introduce organic farming on such additional part of his holding within a period of twelve months from the date of such application, or such longer period as the Minister may agree with that beneficiary and confirm to him in writing, and

to continue with organic farming on that part of the holding as well as any other part or parts of the same holding on which organic farming has been carried on at the date of such application, whether or not aid under the scheme has been or is being paid in respect of such other part or parts, for the specified period.

to carry out such farming in accordance with a plan which has been approved by the inspection authority;

not to deviate from such plan without first obtaining the approval of the inspection authority to such deviation; and

to notify the Minister without delay of any approvals referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) above together with details of such plans and variations.