CUP7: Manage non-peat moorland soils for flood and drought resilience supplement
What is CUP7?
CUP7 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £160.00 per year for manage non-peat moorland soils for flood and drought resilience supplement.
What do I need to do?
* Create and maintain new topographical features covering at least 5% of the total land area to slow water flow and retain water
* Remove or disable artificial drainage (e.g., ditches, drains, pipes)
* Remove non-biodegradable flood debris
* (Where relevant) Remove soil compaction as advised by Natural England
Your Natural England adviser will assess your land. They’ll work with you to adapt and agree the activities you must do to achieve this action’s aim. All mandatory activities will be set out in your agreement document.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep evidence to show what you have done to complete this action. If it’s not clear that you have done this action in a way that could reasonably be expected to achieve its aim, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) may ask for this evidence.
You must supply the evidence if they ask for it, including:
management activity on the action area for each parcel
receipted invoices, consents or permissions connected with the work
You must keep evidence to show what you have done to complete this action. If it’s not clear that you have done this action in a way that could reasonably be expected to achieve its aim, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) may ask for this evidence.
How much does CUP7 pay?
CUP7 pays £160.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Same as base action.
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.