- £80 per hectare per year
- Annual payments
- 4 Year Agreement
Why is this good for water quality?
This option helps keep soil in the field during high-risk periods by reducing bare soil, by maintaining crop residues from the previous crop and/or green cover.
In this way, soil is less likely to be mobilised and washed away by rainfall or wind and reach nearby ditches and watercourses.
This should reduce the loss of sediment, nutrients, and pesticide residues to water.
Why is this good for my farm?
Reducing bare soil helps protect valuable topsoil, improves trafficability, and lowers the risk of rills and erosion.
Maintaining soil cover can also support better soil structure, reduce surface sealing, and protect crops during establishment. This option focuses on risk reduction rather than changing crop inputs.
Option Specification:
Evidence Requirements:
Evidence to Apply |
Evidence to Claim |
Maps - showing the parcels included in the option |
Photos - showing established retained residues or green manure |
Identification of high-risk areas e.g. runoff or erosion risk, slope/topography |
Invoices - for seed or establishment (where applicable) |
Description of the proposed crop cover or residue management approach. |
Annual data collection form. |
What should I do if I want to apply?
If you would like to apply: