GS16: Rush infestation control supplement
What is GS16?
GS16 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £95 per year for rush infestation control supplement.
What do I need to do?
* Reduce the height and density of rush growth through grazing and/or cutting during spring and summer.
* By year 3 of the agreement, reduce dense rush growth to less than 30% of the parcel area.
* Do not cut rushes between 15 March and 15 July.
What evidence do I need?
Where there is uncertainty about whether the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept demonstrating delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the recommended management 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
* Photographs of management undertaken
Where there is uncertainty about whether the aims of the options have been delivered, we will take into account any records or evidence you may have kept demonstrating delivery of the aims of the option. This will include any steps you’ve taken to follow the recommended management set out above. It’s your responsibility to keep such records if you want to rely on these to support your claim.
How much does GS16 pay?
GS16 pays £95 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier Only on: permanent grassland on a single parcel of land with continuous rush cover of more than 50% of the parcel * only on a single parcel for a maximum of 3 years
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.