# The Suckler Cow Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025, Regulation 5: Specific requirements: animals and farm businesses

Extent: N.I.

An eligible farm business shall—
(a) have applied for a payment under the scheme on or before the last day of the relevant scheme year;
(b) be eligible for a payment under the Farm Sustainability Transition Payment Scheme in 2025 to receive payment for eligible calving events in Scheme Year 1;
(c) be eligible for a payment under the Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme –
(i) in 2026 to receive payment for eligible calving events in Scheme Year 2;
(ii) in 2027 to receive payment for eligible calving events in Scheme Year 3;
(iii) in 2028 to receive payment for eligible calving events in Scheme Year 4;
(d) provide such further information in relation to any animal as the Department may request.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2025/41/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/suckler-cow-scheme-regulations-northern-ireland-2025/regulation-5
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