The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) is Scotland's main agri-environment programme, supporting land managers to deliver environmental benefits for biodiversity, water quality, and climate. [[company/farmwalk|Farmwalk]] helps you manage your AECS agreement, track management options, record capital items, and maintain your compliance diary.
Setting up your AECS agreement
Go to your farm's Schemes page
Click Add Scheme and select AECS
Enter your agreement reference and start/end dates
Add your management options and any capital items
What's inside
Overview - Agreement summary and compliance status
Management Options - Track each option in your agreement with requirements and evidence
Capital Items - Record capital works, costs, and completion evidence
Management Diary - Dated log of management activities for inspector review
Payments - Track annual payment schedule and claims
Timeline - Chronological view of agreement milestones and activities
Variations - Record any agreed changes to your agreement
Reports - Generate compliance and management reports
Tips
Keep the Management Diary updated throughout the year - [[company/scottish-government|Scottish Government]] inspectors will review it
Upload capital item completion evidence promptly to support payment claims
Record any management variations before they happen, not after