Regulation 4 Farm plans

(1)

A farm plan submitted for approval shal be set out in such form as the Secretary of State may from time to time require and the eligible person shall furnish all such particulars and information relating thereto as the Secretary of State may require, and in particular—

(a)

sufficient information to show that the plan relates to an agricultural business;

(b)

a description of the farm at the time of submission of the plan for approval and of the land to which the plan relates;

(c)

plans where applicable to—

(i)

rationalise his farming operations;

(ii)

increase the efficiency of the farm;

(iii)

improve the quality of livestock;

(iv)

alter and provide for farm buildings;

(v)

diversify into tourism, small industry, or other activities; and

(vi)

conserve or enhance the environment;

(d)

an indication of the measures to be taken and, in particular, of the capital investments necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the plan and the time scale envisaged for the development.

(2)

The duration of the agricultural development shall be such period as is specified in the plan, being a period not exceeding 5 years and normally not less than 3 years from the date of approval of the plan.