About Single Farm Payment Scheme
The aim of Rural Payments and Inspection Division (RPID) is:
"To ensure that farmers in Northern Ireland are aware of and receive the agricultural grants to which they are entitled and to undertake inspections to ensure compliance with scheme rules and with production and processing standards."
Single Farm Payment Branch
Head of Branch: Miss Bregeen Glendinning
The Branch is located in Orchard House,40 Foyle Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6AT The Single Farm Payment Scheme (SFPS), introduced by EC Council Regulation 1782/2003, replaced most of the crop and livstock payments from 1 January 2005. The new scheme breaks the link between production and support. Instead, farmers will have to observe certain conditions (known as Cross Compliance) in return for reciept of direct agricultural support. Scheme Managers are responsible for the day to day operation of the Scheme and they can help you with any queries you may have regarding the processing of payment of your application/claim. Details of the relevant contact points and telephone numbers are listed in the Contacts link