OR4: Organic conversion - horticulture
What is OR4?
OR4 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £874 per year for organic conversion - horticulture.
What do I need to do?
* Ensure at least 1 horticultural crop is present in each field parcel.
* Maintain a maximum area of 20ha for this option in the agreement.
* Ensure at least 40% of the entered area is in horticultural production during the rotation.
* Follow Organic standards from the start of conversion to the end of the agreement, using the conversion plan agreed with an organic control body.
* Complete conversion and register all land 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.
How much does OR4 pay?
OR4 pays £874 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier Whole or part parcel Rotational 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 arable land, temporary grassland or on permanent grassland where cultivation is part of the conversion plan On parcels that have previously been registered with an organic control body by the applicant On parcels for which you’ve previously rec
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