DAVIS MEADE

 

The application window will open on 5 June 2023 and close on 14 July 2023

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This application window supports the establishment of an un-sprayed cover crop following autumn harvesting of cereals or maize where soil, after harvesting, is ordinarily left bare or stubble retained.

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The indicative budget allocation for this application window is £350,000.

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The scheme objectives are to support farmers to:

• Reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Adapt to climate change and build greater resilience into farm businesses.

• Improve water quality and reduce flood risks.

• Contribute towards a reversal in the decline of Wales’ native biodiversity

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Eligibility

• You are registered with the Welsh Government and have been issued with a Customer Reference Number (CRN).

• You must:

  • be a primary producer of agricultural products

  • have 3ha of eligible agricultural land registered with RPW in Wales or

  • be able to demonstrate over 550 standard labour hours

 

The primary production of agricultural products includes the following farming sectors:

• arable

• beef

• dairy

• goats

• horticulture (including hydroponics and aquaponics)

• pigs

• poultry

• sheep

• apiculture

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Minimum and Maximum Grant award

• The minimum grant award is equivalent to the payment rate for 1 ha of eligible crop.

• Maximum grant award is £5,000.

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Key requirements

• The minimum area that can be applied for is 1 ha of cover crops

• Applicants can split the minimum 1ha area across one or more land parcels.

• All crops to be grown to the standards set out in Annex A.

• The choice of variety and mix of species needs to be appropriate to the location.

• Only use certified seed at the recommended seed rate

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  For further information please contact Kathryn Williams:

  E-mail: kathrynwilliams@dmpcuk.com

  Mobile: 07971 583638