Applications
Application forms will be posted to you by the end of April 2019; they will include a pre-addressed envelope for your completed form. Please note: your completed application form must be returned to DEFA this year.
Please note: your completed application form must be returned to DEFA this year.
For more information on the application process, please see chapter 2 of the Farmers' Handbook.
Penalty Rates for Late Submission
Penalties will be calculated according to the date-stamp Monday-Friday. Receipt is not available on a Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday, these will be classed as received the next working day.
Late application penalties will be applied as below:
Penalty Rates for Late Submission
| Day | Date Received | Penalty |
| 11 May | 0% | |
| 1 | 12 May | 1% |
| 2 | 13 May | 2% |
| 3 | 14 May | 3% |
| 4 | 15 May | 4% |
| 5 | 16 May | 5% |
| 6 | 17 May | 6% |
| 7 | 18 May | 7% |
| 8 | 19 May | 8% |
| 9 | 20 May | 9% |
| 10 | 21 May | 10% |
| 11 | 22 May | 11% |
| 12 | 23 May | 12% |
| 13 | 24 May | 13% |
| 14 | 25 May | 14% |
| 15 | 26 May | 15% |
| 16 | 27 May | 16% |
| 17 | 28 May | 17% |
| 18 | 29 May | 18% |
| 19 | 30 May | 19% |
| 20 | 31 May | 20% |
| 21 | 1 Jun | 21% |
| 22 | 2 Jun | 22% |
| 23 | 3 Jun | 23% |
| 24 | 4 Jun | 24% |
| 25 | 5 Jun | 25% |
| 26 | 6 Jun | 26% |
| 27 | 7 Jun | 27% |
| 28 | 8 Jun | 28% |
| 9 Jun onwards | 100% |
If you have any queries on the application process, please contact:
Agriculture Directorate
Telephone:+44 1624 685844
Email:Send Email
