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CIPM3

CIPM3: Companion crop on arable and horticultural land

£55.00

per hectare · yearly

info Summary

Establish a companion crop to grow with a main arable or horticultural crop to support integrated pest management, provide habitat, manage nutrients, or protect soil.

format_list_bulleted What to do

Establish a companion crop to grow with a main arable or horticultural crop using methods like trap cropping, inter-cropping, or undersowing. Avoid deep-rooted species on historic features.

schedule When to do

The action must be done each year. If the start date is too late to establish the crop in the first year, it must be done within 12 months of the action's start date.

checklist How to do

Follow the action's requirements to achieve its aim. Reading the additional advice is optional.

description Evidence Required

You must keep evidence to show what you’ve done to complete this action, such as:

  • field operations at a land parcel level and associated invoices
  • photographs and other documentation

If it’s not clear that you’ve done this action in a way that could reasonably be expected to achieve its aim, we may ask for this evidence. You must supply the evidence if we ask for it.

tips_and_updates Additional Advice

Advice is provided on choosing companion crop species and establishment methods (trap cropping, inter-cropping, undersowing) based on the main crop, soil, and pest control goals. It suggests consulting seed suppliers and refers to external guidance from AHDB and PGRO.

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