GS17: Lenient grazing supplement
What is GS17?
GS17 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £28 per year for lenient grazing supplement.
What do I need to do?
* Lightly graze fields throughout the growing season to ensure a diverse sward height with a range of shorter and taller grasses.
* Do not cut for hay or silage.
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.
Stock records to show grazing activity on parcels
Photographs of the 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.
* Stock records to show grazing activity on parcels
How much does GS17 pay?
GS17 pays £28 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It’s available for Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier and Higher Tier on whole or part parcels on: permanent grassland in combination with GS2 including as part of the Wild Pollinator and Farm Wildlife package * in combination with [GS5 permanent grassland with very low inputs in SDA’s](https://webarchive.nationalarchi
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