£380.00
info Summary
This Countryside Stewardship option provides £380 per hectare per year for establishing an undersown cereal crop with a grass/flower-rich legume ley on organic or in-conversion land. It aims to create habitat for invertebrates and birds, supporting biodiversity and integrated pest management.
format_list_bulleted What to do
- Establish a cereal crop (not maize) undersown with a grass/flower-rich legume ley by late spring.
schedule When to do
- Undersow the cereal crop with a grass/flower-rich legume ley by 30 April.
checklist How to do
- Establish an autumn or spring sown cereal crop (not maize). * Undersow with a grass/flower-rich legume ley by 30 April.
description Evidence Required
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 * A valid organic certificate and schedule for all the parcels entered into this option at application and on your annual claim – the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will not request this information if you have already supplied it for a Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) claim
tips_and_updates Additional Advice
- This is a rotational option; it can be moved between eligible parcels, but the same total area must be maintained each year. * This option supports an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to prevent pests, weeds, and diseases. * It is beneficial for biodiversity recovery and should be linked with other habitat options for better connectivity.
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Access detailed information about this action on the RPA website