SAM1: Assess soil, produce a soil management plan and test soil organic matter
What is SAM1?
SAM1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £6.00 per year for assess soil, produce a soil management plan and test soil organic matter.
What do I need to do?
* Assess the soil for all land parcels and produce a written soil management plan.
* Test the soil organic matter (SOM) on all land parcels within the last 5 years.
* If taking soil samples on land with historic or archaeological features, request an SFI Historic Environment Farm Environment Record (SFI HEFER) and meet specific requirements.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep:
The written record of your soil management plan, including your soil assessment.
The SOM test results.
You must supply this evidence when requested.
You must keep:
How much does SAM1 pay?
SAM1 pays £6.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
This action is applicable on eligible agricultural land located below the moorland line. ---|---|--- Arable land, including temporary grassland | Arable crops | Arable land | Leguminous and nitrogen-fixing crops | Arable land | FA01 | Arable land | TG01 | Arable land Permanent crops – horticultural and non-horticultural | Permanent crops | Permanent crops Permanent grassland – improved and low input | PG01 | Permanent grassland _The glossary (annex C) explains land types, land use codes, and com
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