£1920.00
info Summary
This Countryside Stewardship option provides £1,920 per hectare per year to maintain top fruit orchards under organic management, ensuring trees are protected, organic standards are adhered to, and environmental benefits are delivered.
format_list_bulleted What to do
- Protect all trees from damage by animals.
- For newly planted trees, maintain a 1 metre diameter clear circle around the base of vegetation for 3 years after planting.
- Adhere to organic standards for the duration of the agreement.
schedule When to do
- Maintain vegetation clearance around newly planted trees for 3 years after planting.
- Adhere to organic standards for the duration of the agreement.
checklist How to do
- Protect trees to prevent damage from livestock and wild animals.
- Manage tree guards to prevent any damage to growing trees.
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. * A valid organic certificate and schedule for all the parcels entered into this option * Field operations at the parcel level, including associated invoices * Photographs of the trees entered into this option * Copies of sales receipts for fruit crops
tips_and_updates Additional Advice
- Permanent ineligible features may be eligible as part of the option area if registered with a control body.
View Official Guidelines
Access detailed information about this action on the RPA website