- £70 per hectare per year (up to 50 ha)
- 1 Year Agreement
- Funded once per AMP (2025-2030)
Why is this good for water quality?
Reducing the level of soil disturbance through a move away from conventional tillage improves soil structure and water infiltration.
Better infiltration reduces surface runoff and erosion, limiting the transport of sediment, nutrients and plant protection product residues to watercourses.
Why is this good for my farm?
Moving to lower-disturbance tillage practices helps build longer-term improvements in soil structure and water retention.
This can support stronger crop establishment, reduce nutrient losses, and lower input costs over time by improving how soils function.
Option Specification:
Evidence Requirements:
Evidence to Apply |
Evidence to Claim |
Maps showing the parcels included in the option. |
Contractor invoices (where applicable) |
Evidence that compaction is an issue, for example, the Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure (VESS) test, penetrometer (measures soil compaction), infiltrometer (a proxy test to measure soil compaction) |
Repeat of the same test carried out at application stage, as evidence that compaction has been reduced (e.g. VESS test, penetrometer or infiltrometer)
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Description of current tillage practices and existing farm equipment. |
Photographic evidence showing that the intervention is being carried out |
Quotes from recognised contractors where contractor support is proposed. |
Annual data collection form |
Agri Advisor justification describing how the proposed method reduces compaction or soil disturbance. |
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What should I do if I want to apply?
If you would like to apply: