As regards calendar year 2014, by way of derogation from the second subparagraph of Article 111(2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, the minimum retention period referred to in that provision shall be shortened to five consecutive months from the day on which the application for the suckler cow premium is lodged.

The first paragraph shall apply to farmers who are located in the Spanish Autonomous Communities listed in the Annex to this Regulation.