(This note is not part of the Scheme)

This Scheme further varies the Farm and Conservation Grant Scheme 1989 (“the principal Scheme”) and complies with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2328/91 (OJNo. L218, 6.8.91, p.1) on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures.

In relation to expenditure incurred on or after 30th November 1994, the Scheme removes the provision for payment of grant in respect of facilities for handling, storage and treatment of agricultural effluents and waste, and related fixed disposal facilities (paragraph 4).