VED1 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £363 per year for educational access visits.

* Carry out a risk assessment before each visit and provide a copy to group leaders

* Conduct a tour lasting at least 2 hours , led by suitable staff or volunteers

Explain links between farming, conservation, food production, or woodland management during the tour

Complete a site visit declaration form for each visit, signed by the group leader

* Do not charge for visits , receive other direct income, or claim for multiple groups visiting simultaneously

You must keep copies of the site visit declaration form and provide them when you make a claim for payment.

Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants, and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.

* If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.

VED1 pays £363 per year.

See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.

This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.