SW10: Seasonal livestock removal on grassland in SDAs next to streams, rivers and lakes
What is SW10?
SW10 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £115 per year for seasonal livestock removal on grassland in sdas next to streams, rivers and lakes.
What do I need to do?
* Ensure no livestock are present on the parcel between 1 October and 15 March.
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.
Field operations at the parcel level, including associated invoices
Stock records to show grazing activity on each parcel
You will need to send the following with your application.
* Evidence that the parcel is prone to waterlogging, compacting or poaching and drains directly to a watercourse. The location of affected parcels can be marked on any map including the Farm Environment Record (FER)
How much does SW10 pay?
SW10 pays £115 per year.
Which land is eligible?
Available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier Whole parcel Only on grassland that meets each of the following requirements: permanent grassland that drains directly into a watercourse and is prone to waterlogging, compaction or poaching, where it is important to remove livestock during the winter * in a severely disadvantaged area (SDA) and below the moorland line
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.