Unit A3.2 – LPIS Unit - The Department

Unit A3.2 – LPIS Unit

Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS)

The Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) is the key component of the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) for area based subsidies. It is the modern supporting tool in the form of a spatial register used within an IACS environment that helps the farmer who intends to apply for aid under any of the area-related aid schemes to identify any agricultural parcels intended to be listed in his annual declaration for EU aid.

Farmers have to register their land in the LPIS before submitting an application for aid.

Farmers can submit a request to register or transfer their land at the Front Office of the Paying Agency;
Only land predominantly used for agricultural purposes is registered in the LPIS;
A parcel can only be registered on one farmer;
Upon registration, the farmer is provided with a Farmer’s Parcel List;
On the submission of an application for aid, graphical maps will be provided.

On the Spot Controls

The LPIS Unit, along with the Control Unit, utilizes the latest technology methods to control the agricultural holdings on which an application has been made.

On-the-spot controls are performed using two methods:

Remote Sensing

The LPIS is responsible for the annual control of approximately 15,000 agricultural land parcels via remote sensing using specialized software. The use of remote sensing helps to minimise the requirement for traditional means of on the spot checks and thus making the control process more cost-effective and efficient.

Traditional (Physical) Checks

Such checks are handled by the Control Unit.

On the Spot Controls

The LPIS Unit is also responsible for the development and implementation of ARPA’s mobile app, BiedjaCam.