UPL2: Low livestock grazing on moorland
What is UPL2?
UPL2 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £53.00 per year for low livestock grazing on moorland.
What do I need to do?
* Ensure livestock density does not exceed 0.08 grazing livestock units (GLU) per hectare at any time.
* Do not carry out supplementary feeding of livestock, apart from mineral licks.
* Produce a written stocking calendar annually for each land parcel, detailing planned grazing dates, monthly livestock numbers, type, and age bracket.
* If unable to comply, inform the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) in writing as soon as possible.
You must make sure that the livestock density across the land entered into this action does not exceed 0.08 grazing livestock units (GLU) per ha at any time.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep the required written stocking calendar and supply this evidence if we ask for it. It can be recorded on paper or electronically.
You must keep the required written stocking calendar and supply this evidence if we ask for it. It can be recorded on paper or electronically.
How much does UPL2 pay?
UPL2 pays £53.00 per year.
Which land is eligible?
If a land parcel is located above and below the moorland line, you can enter it into this action if: most of the area is above the moorland line it’s managed as one grazing unit with adjacent land parcels located above the moorland line Farmyards or land used for turf or peat production are not eligible for this action. ---|---|--- Permanent grassland | Permanent grassland | PG01 Non-agricultural areas, such as scrub, scree, bracken or bog | Relevant non-agricultural land cover, such as scru
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