SW7: Arable reversion to grassland with low fertiliser input
What is SW7?
SW7 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £489.00 per year for arable reversion to grassland with low fertiliser input.
What do I need to do?
* Establish a diverse grass sward with at least 5 species, aiming for minimum bare ground.
* Graze and/or cut the sward during spring and summer , removing cuttings in late summer after the bird breeding season.
* Exclude livestock from the sward during autumn and winter.
* Do not use pesticides (except for specific weed control).
* Do not apply manure or fertiliser between 15 August and 1 February.
What evidence do I need?
You must send the following with your application.
Written support from CSF
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 parcels
How much does SW7 pay?
SW7 pays £489.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
It’s available for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier on whole or part parcels but only on one of the following: land cultivated for at least 2 years and is identified in the Farm Environment Record (FER) as at risk of soil erosion or surface runoff land that has been cultivated for at least 2 years and has been identified as important for buffering sensitive habitats You must have support from Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) to use this option and must meet one of the fo
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