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OFC1: Organic conversion – improved permanent grassland

£187.00

per hectare · yearly

info Summary

Convert improved or semi-improved permanent grassland to organic management by following an approved organic conversion plan and complying with organic standards.

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You must follow an approved organic conversion plan, comply with organic standards throughout the action's duration, and complete the conversion to 'fully organic' before the action's end date.

schedule When to do

This action must be done from its start date and throughout each year until the land is registered as 'fully organic'.

checklist How to do

The method is flexible, as long as you meet the mandatory requirements and work towards achieving the action's aim.

description Evidence Required

You must keep:

  • a copy of the organic conversion plan approved and signed off by your organic control body
  • a valid organic certificate and schedule for all land entered into this action – this must cover at least the full period of this action’s duration
  • records to show the land is improved permanent grassland or semi-improved low input permanent grassland

You must supply this evidence if we ask for it.

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