The Organic Farming (Aid) Regulations 1994

Regulation 3(3)

SCHEDULECALCULATION OF AID

1.  Where the holding or part of such holding in respect of which aid is to be granted is less-favoured land, the rate of such aid shall be calculated as follows:

(a)in respect of the conversion period,

£14 per hectare per year; and thereafter

(b)the first year,

£10 per hectare;

(c)the second year,

£7 per hectare; and

(d)the third year,

£5 per hectare.

2.  Where the holding or part of such holding in respect of which aid is to be granted is not less-favoured land, the rate of such aid shall be calculated as follows:

(a)in respect of the conversion period,

£70 per hectare per year; and thereafter

(b)the first year,

£50 per hectare;

(c)the second year,

£35 per hectare; and

(d)the third year,

£25 per hectare.

3.  Subject to paragraph 4 below and in addition to the amounts specified in paragraphs 1and 2 above, an additional amount calculated at the rate of £30 per hectare shall also be payable.

4.  No payment under paragraph 3 above shall be made for more than five hectares.