County Parish Holding (CPH) Registration: Who Qualifies and What You Get

The County Parish Holding (CPH) registration is a system used to provide official identification for land used for livestock management.

👤Who it's for

This scheme applies to any land where livestock are kept. If you are managing land and have animals residing on it, you are required to have this registration in place. It is designed to cover all areas where livestock are housed or grazed to ensure that every location is accounted for within the national tracking system.

🎁What you get

The primary benefit of this process is receiving an official identification number for your specific piece of land. This number is a vital tool used for disease control purposes. By having a unique identifier for your land, authorities can better manage and monitor the movement and location of animals, which helps protect the wider agricultural community from health risks.

💰What it costs you

Registering your land is free of charge. There are no fees required to obtain your identification number. However, while there is no monetary cost, the process is mandatory. This means you are legally required to complete the registration to remain compliant with livestock management rules.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important thing to remember is that registration is tied to specific locations. You cannot simply use one single number for all your holdings if they are spread across different areas. If your land is located in different parishes, you will need to obtain a separate CPH number for each individual parish to ensure your records are accurate and compliant.

📝How to apply

1. Determine the exact parish boundaries for the land where your livestock are kept.
2. Gather the necessary details regarding your land and the livestock you manage.
3. Contact the Rural Payments Agency to submit your registration.
4. Ensure you receive and record your unique CPH number for your records.