Grant or payment · Northern Ireland
Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP) 2027
The second year of the Farm Sustainability Payment, claimed on the 2027 Single Application.
- From
- DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs)
- How much
- 2027 entitlement values not published. Full progressive capping applies from 2027: 20% cut on £60,000.01 to £80,000, 40% on £80,000.01 to £100,000, 60% on £100,000.01 to £150,000, 80% on £150,000.01 to £190,000 and 100% at £190,000 or more.
- Who can apply
- Farm businesses meeting the FSP rules (at least 3 entitlements on 3 ha of eligible land). Businesses that failed the Historic Years test in 2026 can apply in 2027 if they buy or lease in entitlements.
- Closes
- 15 May 2027
What you’ll need
- DAERA Category 1 Farm Business ID
- Government Gateway or NI Direct (NIDA) login for DAERA Online Services
- Payment entitlements
- SNHS registration and CAFRE SNHS training completed by 15 May 2027, or a 10% FSP penalty applies
How to apply
- Watch the DAERA website for the 2027 Single Application opening date
- Finish the CAFRE Soil Nutrient Health Scheme training before 15 May 2027
- Submit the 2027 Single Application on DAERA Online Services
DAERA refers to 'the closing of the Single Application Form window (15 May 2027)'. The 2027 opening date and entitlement values were not published on daera-ni.gov.uk as of 30 October 2026.
Similar schemes
- Farming with Nature Higher Scheme 2027 OpenDAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) · Closes 30 October 2026Interim invite-only scheme to keep favourable management of high-value farmland in designated sites and priority habitats between agri-environment schemes.
- Suckler Cow Scheme OpenDAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) · Closes 31 March 2027Payment for suckler calvings that meet targets for age at first calving and calving interval. Part of the Beef Sustainability Package.
- Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme Open all yearDAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs)Annual payment for clean beef cattle, born and bred in Northern Ireland and registered on NIFAIS, slaughtered at or below a falling maximum age. Part of the Beef Sustainability Package.
- CAFRE Themed Groups (B.E.E.F. finishing and suckler cow fertility) Open all yearCAFRE (College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise), part of DAERAShort-term CAFRE groups with mentoring, peer learning and KPIs, linked to the Beef Carbon Reduction and Suckler Cow schemes.
- Farming with Nature Landscape Projects Scheme Coming soonDAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) · Closes 4 December 2026Funding for groups of farmers and partners to deliver landscape-scale habitat and biodiversity projects that cannot be done on a single farm.
- Farming with Nature Protected Habitats and Species Scheme Coming soonDAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs)Planned targeted agri-environment scheme for farmers managing designated sites and other priority habitats and species.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2, 3. Always read the official page before you apply.