AGRI-ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES
We can discuss the pros and cons of each option and funding stream with you before making any commitment, highlighting useful opportunities and income, and help with securing and managing funding - from scheme design to compliance audits. Please contact us for a discussion about your plans.
AGREEMENT AUDITS AND HEALTH CHECKS
An agreement audit or health check will help you stay inspection- or advisory-visit-ready, minimise the risk of deductions and ensure your options are delivering real value. Our audit service includes:
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Full review of your agreements and obligations
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On-site verification of actions and features, including GPS mapping
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Thorough review of your records and maps
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Gap analysis vs. current scheme rules and guidance
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Practical advice on remedial measures and claims, including seed mixes and management as appropriate
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A tailored compliance checklist and mitigation plan
COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP
Whether you are looking to enter a new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement, reviewing your compliance or extending a Mid Tier agreement due to expire at the end of 2025, our team can guide you through the process.
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Health checks and agreement audits - we offer visits to check prescriptions are being adhered to - including records, areas and maps, - to make sure the options are working for you, to flag any potential problem spots early and help avoid any penalties.
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Agreement extensions - we will talk you through available options and help to plan ahead. 👉 Read about extending 2021 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements on our blog
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Capital grants and plans - there may be capital grants available towards a project you have in mind, from woodland management and agroforestry to species management. We can help you explore the best fit.
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Higher Tier applications - we provide end-to-end support, including navigating requirements and approvals, identifying the best options for your farm and ongoing delivery, monitoring and compliance.
SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCENTIVE (SFI)
While Defra review plans for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive, we can help you practically to review transition options, including:
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Digital Estate/Farm mapping – ensuring all of your options are marked up in one place so nothing is missed, with the ability to print large-scale wall maps and dynamically query mapping software directly.
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Management plans and ecological surveys – to aid habitat management across sites and help ensure that your approach is joined-up regardless of funding streams.
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New agreement applications - we can guide you through the options, rules and regulations, identify opportunities for funding that we feel would fit you and your farm, and even complete all the necessary paperwork to submit the application on your behalf once the application window opens.
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A complete management package for new agreements – a quarterly visit during the first two years of the agreement to include GPS marking out of areas, ensuring all habitats are correct by end of year 2. Annual visit thereafter with the option to include a GPS audit as an add-on.
