GS15: Haymaking supplement
What is GS15?
GS15 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £157 per year for haymaking supplement.
What do I need to do?
* Do not cut hay before 5 July (outside SDAs) or 15 July (in SDAs).
* Do not cut haylage before 1 August.
* Do not graze meadows for at least 7 weeks before cutting.
* Cut and remove unwrapped field-dried hay or haylage every year.
* Exclude livestock for at least 7 weeks before cutting (by 7 May at the latest) where spring grazing is traditional.
What evidence do I need?
Where there’s uncertainty about whether or not the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept to demonstrate delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the instructions set out above. It’s your responsibility to keep such records if you want to rely on these to support your claim.
Field operations at the parcel level, including associated invoices
Any sites grazed will require a grazing activity record
At the start of each claim year, a percentage of agreement holders will be asked to take and submit the following photographic records.
* Photographs of the management undertaken
How much does GS15 pay?
GS15 pays £157 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier Whole or part-parcel * Only in combination with one of the following land management options. * BE4 - Management of traditional orchards * [BE5 - Creation of traditional orchards (Higher Tier only)](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250602185135mp_/http
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.