Regulation 3 Financial assistance for agricultural development

(1)

Subject to the provisions of these Regulations and provided he is satisfied that it is otherwise expedient for him to do so, the Secretary of State may provide financial assistance to an eligible person—

(a)

towards the cost of any farm development measure specified in Part I of Schedule 1;

(b)

by way of environment management payments in respect of the categories of land specified in Part II of Schedule 1;

(c)

towards the cost of any livestock development measure in relation to the categories of animals specified in Parts I and II of Schedule 2;

(d)

by way of stock health improvement payments in respect of the category of animals specified in Part III of Schedule 2; and

(e)

towards the cost of any agricultural infrastructure or support measure specified in Schedule 3.

(2)

The Secretary of State may determine the manner and timing of payment of financial assistance.