- 50% of cost, up to £4,500*
- One-off payment
- 10 Year Agreement
*Applications above this figure will be considered, this will be based on a cost/ha basis and value to the catchment.
Why is this good for water quality?
The accurate placement of both plant protection products and nutrients is hugely important to water quality. When products are applied precisely, they are absorbed by the target that they are aimed to treat or improve, which limits the possibility that the product is lost to the wider environment.
This option aims to improve the accuracy of the application and therefore minimises the losses through which they could have a negative effect on water quality.
Why is this good for my farm?
Applying pesticides in the right places using GPS offers significant advantages to all farms, including consistent coverage leading to better pest control.
Precision application can also save farms time and money by optimising the amount of inputs used, reducing the risk of over-spraying, reducing fuel consumption and improving overall efficiency.
Option Specification:
Evidence Requirements:
Fertiliser related items |
Pesticide related items |
Map – a map of the land on which the equipment will be used, together with the total area and typical cropping. If contract spraying on another’s land, this should also be included. |
Map – a map of the land on which the equipment will be used, together with the total area and typical cropping. If contract spraying on another’s land, this should also be included. |
Quotes |
Quotes |
Photos - to show the machine to which the equipment is to be attached |
Photos - to show the machine to which the equipment is to be attached |
Nutrient management plan (NMP) |
Completed IPM discussion record |
Record of spreader calibration process |
Sprayer MOT or evidence that it is less than 3 years old |
| Evidence to Claim (same for both pesticide and fertiliser related items) |
After photos of the installed equipment |
Invoices |
Annual data collection form (must include achieved reduction record) |
What should I do if I want to apply?
If you would like to apply: