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Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)

Collection for Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) articles

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SFS UA10: Tree and Hedgerow Planting Opportunity PlanUA10 requires farmers to identify where new tree planting or hedgerow establishment can be integrated within the farm, moving away from blanket tree planting requirements to a farmer-led approach. Pay
SFS UA12: Animal Health and WelfareUA12 requires working with your veterinary surgeon to establish an ongoing proactive approach to animal health and biosecurity. Pays Included in Universal Payment.
SFS UA1: Soil HealthUA1 requires soil testing on improved agricultural land to provide baseline soil information for management decisions. Pays Included in Universal Payment.
SFS UA2: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)UA2 requires completion of an annual assessment of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) used and alternative methods employed to reduce chemical usage. Pays Included in Universal Payment.
SFS UA3: BenchmarkingUA3 requires completion of an annual measuring and monitoring assessment to optimise business and environmental performance. Pays Included in Universal Payment.
SFS UA4: Continuous Professional Development (CPD)UA4 requires building on existing skills and knowledge through learning on a range of subjects relevant to farming and rural business management. Pays Included in Universal Payment.
SFS UA5: Habitat MaintenanceUA5 requires maintenance of existing semi-natural habitats on your farm to preserve their ecological value and biodiversity. Pays Included in Universal Payment.
SFS UA6: Temporary Habitat Creation on Improved LandUA6 requires creation of temporary habitat on improved agricultural land where farms do not already have sufficient existing habitat to meet the scheme requirement for 10% of the farm to…
SFS UA8: Hedgerow ManagementUA8 requires developing and maintaining hedgerows to become thick, dense, stockproof barriers which also provide valuable shelter and important habitat for wildlife. Pays Included in Universal Payment
SFS UA9: Woodland MaintenanceUA9 requires maintaining existing woodlands to optimise benefits for livestock, wildlife, and business diversification. Pays Included in Universal Payment.