OR2: Organic conversion – unimproved permanent grassland
What is OR2?
OR2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £96 per year for organic conversion – unimproved permanent grassland.
What do I need to do?
* Follow Organic standards from the start of conversion to the end of the agreement, using the Conversion plan agreed with an organic control body.
* Ensure all land completes conversion and is registered as ‘fully organic’ before the end of the agreement.
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.
A copy of the conversion plan agreed with the organic control body
A fully completed viability plan and evidence land is improved permanent grassland or rough grazing
If you have undertaken a viability assessment with your application, you must start your organic conversion process and submit a copy of the conversion plan (agreed with the organic control body) if requested. You will need to supply a valid organic certificate and for all the parcels entered into this option on your annual payment claim if requested.
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 OR2 pay?
OR2 pays £96 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier Whole parcel Only on: land registered as ‘in conversion’ with a Defra-licensed organic control body by 15 May in the year when the option starts in the agreement unimproved permanent grassland and rough grazing that is below the moorland line On parcels that have previously been registered with an organic control body by the applicant On parcels for which the applicant has previously received conversion aid
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