As regards the new scheme in 2014/15 (The current scheme as we know it along with all existing entitlement are to be extinguished)) that will be introduced.
I found this elsewhere which indicates that you won't be entitled to be included in the new scheme unless you made an SFP claim in 2011
Golden Ticket Status Claimants who have claimed Single Farm Payment (SFP) in 2011 have, what is commonly being referred to as the “Golden Ticket”, which allows them to apply for an allocation of Entitlement under the proposed new SFP due to be implemented in 2014. Claimant’s who have this status but will not be claiming a reallocation of entitlement as they have or will be going out of farming and giving up their land, may potentially be able to sell this status.
CAP Reform Update - Jan 2012
New scheme to be introduced 1st Jan 2014
(1st Jan 2015 looking more realistic). The current scheme as we know it along with all existing entitlement are to be extinguished.
From Jan 2014 (2015) a new multi layered payment will be introduced. Made up as follows:-
- Basic Payment
- Greening
- Young Farmer Scheme
- Small Farmer Scheme
- Areas of specific national restraints
(BPS) Basic Payment Scheme Farmers will need to apply for a new allocation of entitlements in the first year of the scheme. Entitlements will only be allocated to farmers who have activated at least one payment entitlement in 2011 and can meet the Active Farmer definition.
Claiming the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) The claimant must:-
- Meet definition of Active Farmer
- Match Entitlements against eligible hectares
- Have the land at his disposal on a single date - like to be equivalent to 15 May
- Keep the land used to claim BPS as eligible land throughout the calendar year.
There will be only one type of entitlement.
The two year usage rule will remain
Entitlement will be be transferable only by sale.