Some Countryside Stewardship actions are available under both Mid Tier and Higher Tier agreements. These actions can be included in either type of agreement depending on the environmental priorities of the land and the applicant's eligibility.

There are 4 actions available under CS Mid/Higher Tier, grouped into the following categories:

| Category | Actions | Example |

|----------|---------|---------|

| Arable Buffer and Margins | 1 | AB2: Basic overwinter stubble |

| Buffer Strips on Cultivated Land | 1 | SW3: In-field grass strips |

| UP | 1 | UP1: Enclosed rough grazing |

| Woodland Creation and Maintenance | 1 | WD10: Management of upland wood pasture and parkland |

Payment rates under CS Mid/Higher Tier range from £53.00 to £765.00, depending on the action. Payments are typically made per hectare per year, though capital grant actions may have different payment structures.

| Code | Action | Payment Rate |

|------|--------|-------------|

| AB2 | Basic overwinter stubble | £58 |

| SW3 | In-field grass strips | £765 |

| UP1 | Enclosed rough grazing | £53 |

| WD10 | Management of upland wood pasture and parkland | £212 |

Countryside Stewardship agreements are applied for through the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). Applications typically open annually. You need a Rural Payments account and must have eligible land.

This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.