Farmer Annual Return Form for 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022

It is a legal requirement for all growers of arable crops, maize and cereal silage crops to complete and return this form by Friday 11 March 2023 under the Commodity Levies Act 1990 and the Arable Crops, Maize and Cereal Silage Orders 2018. Click here to see the relevant clauses.

FAR ID: -

I/we declare that:

1.

Arable Crops (grain / seed, excluding maize) were traded in this period (1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022)

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2.

Arable Crops (grain / seed, excluding maize) harvested in this period (1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022) were:
A.

Sold to a merchant (Merchant responsible for forwarding the levy)

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Merchant(s):
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B.

Sold to (traded with) another farmer (eg dairy farmer) (You are responsible for paying the levy)

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C.

Used in our own farming business (You are responsible for paying the levy)

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3.

Cereal Silage (excluding maize) was harvested in this period (1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022) (The owner of the cereal silage crop at time of harvest is responsible for paying the levy)

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4.

Maize Seed was purchased in this period (1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022) (Merchant responsible for forwarding the levy)

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Merchant(s):
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Note: Only one form per farming enterprise is required. If you have received more than one declaration per farming enterprise please contact the FAR office. The information provided may be used for auditing purposes.

General Comments:

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OPTIONAL

Do you have a Farm Environment Plan (FEP) that meets the current compliance requirements of your regional council?

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Do you know what your farm’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are?

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Do you have a GHG Mitigation plan for your farm?

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I consent to providing the information required by this form electronically

No

I confirm that the information provided is accurate as at the time of completing this form

No

Signature (by writing your name in full)

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Dated: