- £180 per hectare per year
- Annual payments
- 4 Year Agreement
Why is this good for water quality?
This option helps improve soil structure by using deep-rooting plants to open up compacted layers and improve water movement through the soil.
Better water infiltration reduces surface runoff and erosion, limiting the movement of sediment, nutrients and pesticide residues to watercourses.
Why is this good for my farm?
Deep-rooting crops can help relieve compaction naturally, improving rooting depth for following crops, and supporting more resilient soils.
Improved structure can reduce weed pressure, improve soil strength and access for field operations, and support more consistent crop performance over time.
Option Specification:
Evidence Requirements:
Evidence to Apply |
Evidence to Claim |
Maps showing parcels included in the option |
Invoices - showing seed mixture purchased and quantities. |
Details of the mix and seed rate to be used/proposed establishment plan |
Photos - showing a well-established mix |
Evidence that compaction is an issue: For example, Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure (VESS) test, Penetrometer (measures soil compaction), Infiltrometer (a proxy test to measure soil compaction) |
Repeat tests of compaction issue annually at the claim stage |
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Annual Data Collection Form |
What should I do if I want to apply?
If you would like to apply: