SPM4: Keep native breeds on extensively managed habitats supplement (50-80%)
What is SPM4?
SPM4 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £7 per year for keep native breeds on extensively managed habitats supplement (50-80%).
What do I need to do?
* Ensure at least 50% of total grazing livestock units (GLU) on land entered into this action are:
* Pedigree rare native breeds (registered in a recognised pedigree breeding book)
* Maintain stocking density as required by the applicable base action.
* Use specified GLU conversion values for cattle, sheep, goat, pony/donkey, and horse.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep the required written records and supply this evidence if we ask for it.
You must keep the required written records and supply this evidence if we ask for it.
How much does SPM4 pay?
SPM4 pays £7 per year.
Which land is eligible?
AGF1: Maintain very low density in-field agroforestry on less sensitive land AGF2: Maintain low density in-field agroforestry on less sensitive land UPL1: Moderate livestock grazing on moorland UPL2: Low livestock grazing on moorland UPL3: Limited livestock grazing on moorland UPL7: Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period) UPL8: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for at least 4 months) UPL9: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock
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