Farm households that weren't previously qualified for energy support payments will now get money to help with expenses.
The £600 energy bill support program was established to give households financial assistance as a result of rising costs.
Many farmers discovered they were ineligible when the payments started to be distributed because their home electricity is provided on a business tariff. .
According to the Ulster Farmers' Union, member calls have been "inundated.". .
To enable farming households to receive the same support as those paying domestic tariffs, an alternative funding plan has now been established. .
Those who meet the requirements must complete an online form on the official government website.
According to Ulster Farmers' Union deputy president William Irvine, "The UFU has been working with government to ensure that all farm dwelling houses could be catered for regardless of what electricity tariff they're on.". .
He continued by saying that the group was urging members who weren't able to receive assistance through the original program to apply for the alternative funding program when it opens later in February.
The Post Office reported that by January 31, more than half of Northern Ireland's £600 energy voucher letters had been redeemed.
Tranches of the vouchers are being distributed, beginning in mid-January and continuing through the end of February.
