Farmers urged to submit Single Payment Scheme applications on time

FARMERS have been reminded that the closing date for receipt of applications under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme is next Monday, May 17 – the latest date allowed under European Union rules.

There is a 25-day period after May 17 during which late applications may be submitted, but those received in this period will be subject to late penalties, at a cumulative rate of 1% per working day.

Applications received after Friday, June 11, will be subject to 100% penalty, in accordance with the governing EU regulations.