LegalizeThe Rural Development Contracts (Land Managers Options) (Scotland) Regulations 2008
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| 1Skills development | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, the applicant's immediate family and/or employee over 16 years, attends a training course, by a trainer recognised by Lantra, to improve business, marketing, management or technical skills or enabling them to diversify into other activities but which–does not form part of normal programmes or systems of agricultural or forestry education at secondary or higher levels;is not required for or leads to a certificate, licence, diploma or other qualification required by law to permit persons to carry out their basic work activities; oris not funded, in whole or in part, by other public funds. | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, the applicant's immediate family and/or employee over 16 years, attends a training course, by a trainer recognised by Lantra, to improve business, marketing, management or technical skills or enabling them to diversify into other activities but which–does not form part of normal programmes or systems of agricultural or forestry education at secondary or higher levels;is not required for or leads to a certificate, licence, diploma or other qualification required by law to permit persons to carry out their basic work activities; oris not funded, in whole or in part, by other public funds. | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, the applicant's immediate family and/or employee over 16 years, attends a training course, by a trainer recognised by Lantra, to improve business, marketing, management or technical skills or enabling them to diversify into other activities but which–does not form part of normal programmes or systems of agricultural or forestry education at secondary or higher levels;is not required for or leads to a certificate, licence, diploma or other qualification required by law to permit persons to carry out their basic work activities; oris not funded, in whole or in part, by other public funds. | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, the applicant's immediate family and/or employee over 16 years, attends a training course, by a trainer recognised by Lantra, to improve business, marketing, management or technical skills or enabling them to diversify into other activities but which–does not form part of normal programmes or systems of agricultural or forestry education at secondary or higher levels;is not required for or leads to a certificate, licence, diploma or other qualification required by law to permit persons to carry out their basic work activities; oris not funded, in whole or in part, by other public funds. | 75% of the course fees, up to a maximum of £500 per scheme year. | |
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| 4Modernisation through electronic data management | 1An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant invests in electronic hardware and software to improve the performance of agricultural businesses under either or both of the following options–aoption A – Electronic recording equipment for livestock production in which case one or more than one of the following are eligible–ielectronic ear tag readers from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iielectronic weigh cells and recording equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) and (ii) (or both) or any other source; orboption B Precision farming equipment in which case one or more than one of the following items are eligible–iprecision farming equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iiprecision farming equipment which controls inputs based on data from (i) or any other source; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) or (ii) (or both).2Each option, option A or option B above, can only be undertaken once in any 5 years. Items purchased must be retained for 5 years unless evidence can be provided that the items have been replaced with like items of an equivalent or higher specification.3The purchase of personal computers or laptops are ineligible costs. | 1An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant invests in electronic hardware and software to improve the performance of agricultural businesses under either or both of the following options–aoption A – Electronic recording equipment for livestock production in which case one or more than one of the following are eligible–ielectronic ear tag readers from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iielectronic weigh cells and recording equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) and (ii) (or both) or any other source; orboption B Precision farming equipment in which case one or more than one of the following items are eligible–iprecision farming equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iiprecision farming equipment which controls inputs based on data from (i) or any other source; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) or (ii) (or both).2Each option, option A or option B above, can only be undertaken once in any 5 years. Items purchased must be retained for 5 years unless evidence can be provided that the items have been replaced with like items of an equivalent or higher specification.3The purchase of personal computers or laptops are ineligible costs. | 1An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant invests in electronic hardware and software to improve the performance of agricultural businesses under either or both of the following options–aoption A – Electronic recording equipment for livestock production in which case one or more than one of the following are eligible–ielectronic ear tag readers from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iielectronic weigh cells and recording equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) and (ii) (or both) or any other source; orboption B Precision farming equipment in which case one or more than one of the following items are eligible–iprecision farming equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iiprecision farming equipment which controls inputs based on data from (i) or any other source; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) or (ii) (or both).2Each option, option A or option B above, can only be undertaken once in any 5 years. Items purchased must be retained for 5 years unless evidence can be provided that the items have been replaced with like items of an equivalent or higher specification.3The purchase of personal computers or laptops are ineligible costs. | 1An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant invests in electronic hardware and software to improve the performance of agricultural businesses under either or both of the following options–aoption A – Electronic recording equipment for livestock production in which case one or more than one of the following are eligible–ielectronic ear tag readers from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iielectronic weigh cells and recording equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) and (ii) (or both) or any other source; orboption B Precision farming equipment in which case one or more than one of the following items are eligible–iprecision farming equipment from which information can be gathered and downloaded for management purposes;iiprecision farming equipment which controls inputs based on data from (i) or any other source; oriiicompatible software which can utilise the downloaded data from (i) or (ii) (or both).2Each option, option A or option B above, can only be undertaken once in any 5 years. Items purchased must be retained for 5 years unless evidence can be provided that the items have been replaced with like items of an equivalent or higher specification.3The purchase of personal computers or laptops are ineligible costs. | 40% of eligible costs up to a maximum amount of £1,000 per option A or B. Where purchases have been made in collaboration with others the 40% of eligible costs applies only to the applicant's share of eligible costs. An applicant may make only one claim for payment under each option A or B in any 5 years. A one off payment will be made, paid in arrears. | |
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| 8Membership of quality assurance and organic schemes | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant participates in one or more of the following quality assurance or organic schemes(certified to EN45011 standard):–Lions Quality Code of Practice for EggsLinking Environment and Farming (LEAF) marqueFreedom FoodsScottish Organic Producers and Certification SchemeSoil Association Assurance SchemeOrganic Farmers and Growers – Organic Assurance SchemeBiodynamic Agricultural AssociationOrganic Food FederationScottish Quality Wild Venison Assurance Scheme QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – Cattle and Sheep QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – PigsScottish Quality Farm Assured Combinable Crops Scheme | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant participates in one or more of the following quality assurance or organic schemes(certified to EN45011 standard):–Lions Quality Code of Practice for EggsLinking Environment and Farming (LEAF) marqueFreedom FoodsScottish Organic Producers and Certification SchemeSoil Association Assurance SchemeOrganic Farmers and Growers – Organic Assurance SchemeBiodynamic Agricultural AssociationOrganic Food FederationScottish Quality Wild Venison Assurance Scheme QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – Cattle and Sheep QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – PigsScottish Quality Farm Assured Combinable Crops Scheme | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant participates in one or more of the following quality assurance or organic schemes(certified to EN45011 standard):–Lions Quality Code of Practice for EggsLinking Environment and Farming (LEAF) marqueFreedom FoodsScottish Organic Producers and Certification SchemeSoil Association Assurance SchemeOrganic Farmers and Growers – Organic Assurance SchemeBiodynamic Agricultural AssociationOrganic Food FederationScottish Quality Wild Venison Assurance Scheme QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – Cattle and Sheep QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – PigsScottish Quality Farm Assured Combinable Crops Scheme | An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant participates in one or more of the following quality assurance or organic schemes(certified to EN45011 standard):–Lions Quality Code of Practice for EggsLinking Environment and Farming (LEAF) marqueFreedom FoodsScottish Organic Producers and Certification SchemeSoil Association Assurance SchemeOrganic Farmers and Growers – Organic Assurance SchemeBiodynamic Agricultural AssociationOrganic Food FederationScottish Quality Wild Venison Assurance Scheme QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – Cattle and Sheep QMS Quality Meat Assurance Scheme – PigsScottish Quality Farm Assured Combinable Crops Scheme | 50% of the joining fee and ongoing membership costs, up to a maximum of £150 per scheme year for each quality assurance or organic scheme. The maximum amount of aid for participation in food quality schemes is £2,055. | |
| 9Wild bird seed mixture/unharvested crop | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, either–aspring sows a mixture of annual crops, including at least one cereal which will provide seed for the targeted species and does not plough down until after 15th March the following year; orbspring sows a mixture of at least 2 crops, one of which must seed in the first year and one in the second year and ploughs in after 15th March following last seeding year.3For both options (a) and (b) above–aplots must be on arable land or improved grassland and a maximum of 2 hectares in size; ...bpesticides may be applied where necessary to aid establishment of the crop; otherwise, no application of pesticides is permitted except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; and.capplicants need not manage the same field each year, but must give details of the different fields and their locations and their areas in the application for aid. If during the relevant period, a different rotation to that originally approved is agreed with the Scottish Ministers, the area upon which the annual management payment is calculated will be restricted to either the area originally approved or the revised area, whichever is smaller.4In Corn Bunting areas (East Scotland, Uists and Borders) either one year cereal based mixes must be established or where 2 year mixes are sown, at least 2 plots must be established in alternate years. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, either–aspring sows a mixture of annual crops, including at least one cereal which will provide seed for the targeted species and does not plough down until after 15th March the following year; orbspring sows a mixture of at least 2 crops, one of which must seed in the first year and one in the second year and ploughs in after 15th March following last seeding year.3For both options (a) and (b) above–aplots must be on arable land or improved grassland and a maximum of 2 hectares in size; ...bpesticides may be applied where necessary to aid establishment of the crop; otherwise, no application of pesticides is permitted except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; and.capplicants need not manage the same field each year, but must give details of the different fields and their locations and their areas in the application for aid. If during the relevant period, a different rotation to that originally approved is agreed with the Scottish Ministers, the area upon which the annual management payment is calculated will be restricted to either the area originally approved or the revised area, whichever is smaller.4In Corn Bunting areas (East Scotland, Uists and Borders) either one year cereal based mixes must be established or where 2 year mixes are sown, at least 2 plots must be established in alternate years. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, either–aspring sows a mixture of annual crops, including at least one cereal which will provide seed for the targeted species and does not plough down until after 15th March the following year; orbspring sows a mixture of at least 2 crops, one of which must seed in the first year and one in the second year and ploughs in after 15th March following last seeding year.3For both options (a) and (b) above–aplots must be on arable land or improved grassland and a maximum of 2 hectares in size; ...bpesticides may be applied where necessary to aid establishment of the crop; otherwise, no application of pesticides is permitted except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; and.capplicants need not manage the same field each year, but must give details of the different fields and their locations and their areas in the application for aid. If during the relevant period, a different rotation to that originally approved is agreed with the Scottish Ministers, the area upon which the annual management payment is calculated will be restricted to either the area originally approved or the revised area, whichever is smaller.4In Corn Bunting areas (East Scotland, Uists and Borders) either one year cereal based mixes must be established or where 2 year mixes are sown, at least 2 plots must be established in alternate years. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant, either–aspring sows a mixture of annual crops, including at least one cereal which will provide seed for the targeted species and does not plough down until after 15th March the following year; orbspring sows a mixture of at least 2 crops, one of which must seed in the first year and one in the second year and ploughs in after 15th March following last seeding year.3For both options (a) and (b) above–aplots must be on arable land or improved grassland and a maximum of 2 hectares in size; ...bpesticides may be applied where necessary to aid establishment of the crop; otherwise, no application of pesticides is permitted except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; and.capplicants need not manage the same field each year, but must give details of the different fields and their locations and their areas in the application for aid. If during the relevant period, a different rotation to that originally approved is agreed with the Scottish Ministers, the area upon which the annual management payment is calculated will be restricted to either the area originally approved or the revised area, whichever is smaller.4In Corn Bunting areas (East Scotland, Uists and Borders) either one year cereal based mixes must be established or where 2 year mixes are sown, at least 2 plots must be established in alternate years. | £391.26 per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 10Improvement of rush pasture for wildlife | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–amanages areas of dense rushes (that is, areas of rush pasture which are over 50% rushes) by annual grazing or cutting (or both); andbbetween 1st August and 31st March inclusive either–icuts a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds of the rushes in random patterns to leave an open variable mix of rushes and grass pasture; cutting must be undertaken close to the ground and at a minimum under half stem height; oriigrazes to remove and thin rushes by a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds; andcdoes not permit heavy poaching. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–amanages areas of dense rushes (that is, areas of rush pasture which are over 50% rushes) by annual grazing or cutting (or both); andbbetween 1st August and 31st March inclusive either–icuts a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds of the rushes in random patterns to leave an open variable mix of rushes and grass pasture; cutting must be undertaken close to the ground and at a minimum under half stem height; oriigrazes to remove and thin rushes by a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds; andcdoes not permit heavy poaching. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–amanages areas of dense rushes (that is, areas of rush pasture which are over 50% rushes) by annual grazing or cutting (or both); andbbetween 1st August and 31st March inclusive either–icuts a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds of the rushes in random patterns to leave an open variable mix of rushes and grass pasture; cutting must be undertaken close to the ground and at a minimum under half stem height; oriigrazes to remove and thin rushes by a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds; andcdoes not permit heavy poaching. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–amanages areas of dense rushes (that is, areas of rush pasture which are over 50% rushes) by annual grazing or cutting (or both); andbbetween 1st August and 31st March inclusive either–icuts a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds of the rushes in random patterns to leave an open variable mix of rushes and grass pasture; cutting must be undertaken close to the ground and at a minimum under half stem height; oriigrazes to remove and thin rushes by a minimum of one third but no more than two thirds; andcdoes not permit heavy poaching. | £100 per hectare of the areas of dense rushes per scheme year. | |
| 11Summer cattle grazing | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–aturns cattle out onto unenclosed or hill land on or before 1st June and keeps them there for at least 3 months;bensures that grazing is evenly distributed and does not damage the land and that there are adequate sheltered areas where the ground is firm and free draining;censures that there is at least one bovine per 25 hectares; anddensures that the cattle are–iat least 6 months of age at the start of the grazing period; andiiowned or leased under a written lease. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–aturns cattle out onto unenclosed or hill land on or before 1st June and keeps them there for at least 3 months;bensures that grazing is evenly distributed and does not damage the land and that there are adequate sheltered areas where the ground is firm and free draining;censures that there is at least one bovine per 25 hectares; anddensures that the cattle are–iat least 6 months of age at the start of the grazing period; andiiowned or leased under a written lease. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–aturns cattle out onto unenclosed or hill land on or before 1st June and keeps them there for at least 3 months;bensures that grazing is evenly distributed and does not damage the land and that there are adequate sheltered areas where the ground is firm and free draining;censures that there is at least one bovine per 25 hectares; anddensures that the cattle are–iat least 6 months of age at the start of the grazing period; andiiowned or leased under a written lease. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–aturns cattle out onto unenclosed or hill land on or before 1st June and keeps them there for at least 3 months;bensures that grazing is evenly distributed and does not damage the land and that there are adequate sheltered areas where the ground is firm and free draining;censures that there is at least one bovine per 25 hectares; anddensures that the cattle are–iat least 6 months of age at the start of the grazing period; andiiowned or leased under a written lease. | £1.95 per hectare of land on which the cattle are maintained, per scheme year. | |
| 12Management of moorland grazing | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option on moorland if the applicant–aprepares and implements a moorland grazing plan; which must be in place by the commencement of the undertaking and which takes account of the combined impacts of livestock and other grazing animals on the land;bincludes in the plan a report on the current condition and management of the moorland and the proposed management of shepherding, ... livestock and feeding practices that will benefit the environment and wildlife which the applicant will carry out; andcuses the moorland for agricultural livestock production. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option on moorland if the applicant–aprepares and implements a moorland grazing plan; which must be in place by the commencement of the undertaking and which takes account of the combined impacts of livestock and other grazing animals on the land;bincludes in the plan a report on the current condition and management of the moorland and the proposed management of shepherding, ... livestock and feeding practices that will benefit the environment and wildlife which the applicant will carry out; andcuses the moorland for agricultural livestock production. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option on moorland if the applicant–aprepares and implements a moorland grazing plan; which must be in place by the commencement of the undertaking and which takes account of the combined impacts of livestock and other grazing animals on the land;bincludes in the plan a report on the current condition and management of the moorland and the proposed management of shepherding, ... livestock and feeding practices that will benefit the environment and wildlife which the applicant will carry out; andcuses the moorland for agricultural livestock production. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option on moorland if the applicant–aprepares and implements a moorland grazing plan; which must be in place by the commencement of the undertaking and which takes account of the combined impacts of livestock and other grazing animals on the land;bincludes in the plan a report on the current condition and management of the moorland and the proposed management of shepherding, ... livestock and feeding practices that will benefit the environment and wildlife which the applicant will carry out; andcuses the moorland for agricultural livestock production. | £1.30 per hectare of the moorland grazing per scheme year. | |
| 13Management of linear features: hedgerows and hedgerow trees and dykes | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–acarries out at least one of the options A or B below with the corresponding rates of payment as set out in column 3;bprepares a sketch map showing the location of the linear features proposed to be managed under this option; andcwhere the linear feature is also a property boundary, has gained the written consent of the owner or tenant of the neighbouring property for the application for aid under this option.option A Hedgerows and hedgerow trees – in which case the applicant must– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–acarries out at least one of the options A or B below with the corresponding rates of payment as set out in column 3;bprepares a sketch map showing the location of the linear features proposed to be managed under this option; andcwhere the linear feature is also a property boundary, has gained the written consent of the owner or tenant of the neighbouring property for the application for aid under this option.option A Hedgerows and hedgerow trees – in which case the applicant must– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–acarries out at least one of the options A or B below with the corresponding rates of payment as set out in column 3;bprepares a sketch map showing the location of the linear features proposed to be managed under this option; andcwhere the linear feature is also a property boundary, has gained the written consent of the owner or tenant of the neighbouring property for the application for aid under this option.option A Hedgerows and hedgerow trees – in which case the applicant must– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–acarries out at least one of the options A or B below with the corresponding rates of payment as set out in column 3;bprepares a sketch map showing the location of the linear features proposed to be managed under this option; andcwhere the linear feature is also a property boundary, has gained the written consent of the owner or tenant of the neighbouring property for the application for aid under this option.option A Hedgerows and hedgerow trees – in which case the applicant must– | ||
| awhen managing for landscape benefits, cut the hedges on both sides a maximum of once every 2 years and cut only half of the length of the hedgerow in any one year; orbwhen managing for biodiversity benefits, cut the hedge on both sides a maximum of once every 3 years and cut only one third of the hedgerow in any one year. | awhen managing for landscape benefits, cut the hedges on both sides a maximum of once every 2 years and cut only half of the length of the hedgerow in any one year; orbwhen managing for biodiversity benefits, cut the hedge on both sides a maximum of once every 3 years and cut only one third of the hedgerow in any one year. | awhen managing for landscape benefits, cut the hedges on both sides a maximum of once every 2 years and cut only half of the length of the hedgerow in any one year; orbwhen managing for biodiversity benefits, cut the hedge on both sides a maximum of once every 3 years and cut only one third of the hedgerow in any one year. | awhen managing for landscape benefits, cut the hedges on both sides a maximum of once every 2 years and cut only half of the length of the hedgerow in any one year; orbwhen managing for biodiversity benefits, cut the hedge on both sides a maximum of once every 3 years and cut only one third of the hedgerow in any one year. | £0.10 per metre up to a maximum of 50 metres per hectare of eligible land per scheme year. | ||
| For sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of option A referred to above the applicant must–manage hedges over several years to be at least 1.5 metres tall and at least 2 metres wide at the base, in an A frame shape;cut back, trim or lop hedgerow trees only between 1st December and 1st March; ...plant trees of native species and shrubs in accordance with the scheme guidance to fill in gaps in hedges ; and cut a different section of hedge each year so that all hedges are cut inrotation.option B Dykes – in which case the applicant must– | For sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of option A referred to above the applicant must–manage hedges over several years to be at least 1.5 metres tall and at least 2 metres wide at the base, in an A frame shape;cut back, trim or lop hedgerow trees only between 1st December and 1st March; ...plant trees of native species and shrubs in accordance with the scheme guidance to fill in gaps in hedges ; and cut a different section of hedge each year so that all hedges are cut inrotation.option B Dykes – in which case the applicant must– | For sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of option A referred to above the applicant must–manage hedges over several years to be at least 1.5 metres tall and at least 2 metres wide at the base, in an A frame shape;cut back, trim or lop hedgerow trees only between 1st December and 1st March; ...plant trees of native species and shrubs in accordance with the scheme guidance to fill in gaps in hedges ; and cut a different section of hedge each year so that all hedges are cut inrotation.option B Dykes – in which case the applicant must– | For sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of option A referred to above the applicant must–manage hedges over several years to be at least 1.5 metres tall and at least 2 metres wide at the base, in an A frame shape;cut back, trim or lop hedgerow trees only between 1st December and 1st March; ...plant trees of native species and shrubs in accordance with the scheme guidance to fill in gaps in hedges ; and cut a different section of hedge each year so that all hedges are cut inrotation.option B Dykes – in which case the applicant must– | |||
| arepair and reinstate deteriorated and damaged drystane dykes using traditional local material to the standard and style normally found there; andbcarry out such work only on dyking which has suffered minor damage or deterioration. | arepair and reinstate deteriorated and damaged drystane dykes using traditional local material to the standard and style normally found there; andbcarry out such work only on dyking which has suffered minor damage or deterioration. | arepair and reinstate deteriorated and damaged drystane dykes using traditional local material to the standard and style normally found there; andbcarry out such work only on dyking which has suffered minor damage or deterioration. | arepair and reinstate deteriorated and damaged drystane dykes using traditional local material to the standard and style normally found there; andbcarry out such work only on dyking which has suffered minor damage or deterioration. | £0.10 per square metre (the area of a dyke shall be calculable by multiplying its length by its average height) up to a maximum of 50 square metres per hectare of eligible land per scheme year. | ||
| 14Management of grass margins and beetlebanks | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2For this option, suitable areas must be identified through an environmental or diffuse pollution audit.3An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–a manages a strip between 1.5 metres to 6 metres in width in an arable field with a minimum width of 3 metres or more where the management is to benefit Hen Harriers, Corn Buntings, Barn Owls or Kestrels and plants at least one species of nectar-feeding plant such as red clover if none is currently planted; bensures that where the entire field is not sown to an arable crop, the minimum width of the arable area adjacent to the strip is 30 metres;c where no strip currently exists, establishes the strip by sowing a suitable mix of grass seed, to include at least one species of nectar feeding plant, into a sterile seedbed;ddoes not apply fertiliser, slurry or farmyard manure to strips...;edoes not carry out scrub control except with the prior written agreement of the Scottish Ministers;fif grazing or topping the grass margin or beetlebank after harvest, ensures the average height of vegetation in the strip is not taken below 100 millimetres;g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hretains any area adjacent to the strip in an arable crop for the duration of the undertaking; andidoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds.4In a mixed arable situation where an area will be put into grass or a non eligible crop after 3 years, the beetlebank or grass margin may be relocated to another eligible field for the remaining 2 years of the undertaking. In this situation, a beetlebank or grass margin may only be relocated once during the relevant period of the undertaking. On organic farms where the normal rotation is a 2 year cycle, the beetlebank or grass margin may be moved twice during the 5 year period of the undertaking to ensure that the area is in an eligible crop. Details of the beetlebank or grass margin to be “rotated” in this way including field identifiers and area measurements must be submitted with the application for aid.5 Applicants are not eligible for additional payment to control scrub or injurious weeds or non native invasive weeds. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2For this option, suitable areas must be identified through an environmental or diffuse pollution audit.3An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–a manages a strip between 1.5 metres to 6 metres in width in an arable field with a minimum width of 3 metres or more where the management is to benefit Hen Harriers, Corn Buntings, Barn Owls or Kestrels and plants at least one species of nectar-feeding plant such as red clover if none is currently planted; bensures that where the entire field is not sown to an arable crop, the minimum width of the arable area adjacent to the strip is 30 metres;c where no strip currently exists, establishes the strip by sowing a suitable mix of grass seed, to include at least one species of nectar feeding plant, into a sterile seedbed;ddoes not apply fertiliser, slurry or farmyard manure to strips...;edoes not carry out scrub control except with the prior written agreement of the Scottish Ministers;fif grazing or topping the grass margin or beetlebank after harvest, ensures the average height of vegetation in the strip is not taken below 100 millimetres;g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hretains any area adjacent to the strip in an arable crop for the duration of the undertaking; andidoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds.4In a mixed arable situation where an area will be put into grass or a non eligible crop after 3 years, the beetlebank or grass margin may be relocated to another eligible field for the remaining 2 years of the undertaking. In this situation, a beetlebank or grass margin may only be relocated once during the relevant period of the undertaking. On organic farms where the normal rotation is a 2 year cycle, the beetlebank or grass margin may be moved twice during the 5 year period of the undertaking to ensure that the area is in an eligible crop. Details of the beetlebank or grass margin to be “rotated” in this way including field identifiers and area measurements must be submitted with the application for aid.5 Applicants are not eligible for additional payment to control scrub or injurious weeds or non native invasive weeds. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2For this option, suitable areas must be identified through an environmental or diffuse pollution audit.3An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–a manages a strip between 1.5 metres to 6 metres in width in an arable field with a minimum width of 3 metres or more where the management is to benefit Hen Harriers, Corn Buntings, Barn Owls or Kestrels and plants at least one species of nectar-feeding plant such as red clover if none is currently planted; bensures that where the entire field is not sown to an arable crop, the minimum width of the arable area adjacent to the strip is 30 metres;c where no strip currently exists, establishes the strip by sowing a suitable mix of grass seed, to include at least one species of nectar feeding plant, into a sterile seedbed;ddoes not apply fertiliser, slurry or farmyard manure to strips...;edoes not carry out scrub control except with the prior written agreement of the Scottish Ministers;fif grazing or topping the grass margin or beetlebank after harvest, ensures the average height of vegetation in the strip is not taken below 100 millimetres;g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hretains any area adjacent to the strip in an arable crop for the duration of the undertaking; andidoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds.4In a mixed arable situation where an area will be put into grass or a non eligible crop after 3 years, the beetlebank or grass margin may be relocated to another eligible field for the remaining 2 years of the undertaking. In this situation, a beetlebank or grass margin may only be relocated once during the relevant period of the undertaking. On organic farms where the normal rotation is a 2 year cycle, the beetlebank or grass margin may be moved twice during the 5 year period of the undertaking to ensure that the area is in an eligible crop. Details of the beetlebank or grass margin to be “rotated” in this way including field identifiers and area measurements must be submitted with the application for aid.5 Applicants are not eligible for additional payment to control scrub or injurious weeds or non native invasive weeds. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2For this option, suitable areas must be identified through an environmental or diffuse pollution audit.3An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–a manages a strip between 1.5 metres to 6 metres in width in an arable field with a minimum width of 3 metres or more where the management is to benefit Hen Harriers, Corn Buntings, Barn Owls or Kestrels and plants at least one species of nectar-feeding plant such as red clover if none is currently planted; bensures that where the entire field is not sown to an arable crop, the minimum width of the arable area adjacent to the strip is 30 metres;c where no strip currently exists, establishes the strip by sowing a suitable mix of grass seed, to include at least one species of nectar feeding plant, into a sterile seedbed;ddoes not apply fertiliser, slurry or farmyard manure to strips...;edoes not carry out scrub control except with the prior written agreement of the Scottish Ministers;fif grazing or topping the grass margin or beetlebank after harvest, ensures the average height of vegetation in the strip is not taken below 100 millimetres;g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hretains any area adjacent to the strip in an arable crop for the duration of the undertaking; andidoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds.4In a mixed arable situation where an area will be put into grass or a non eligible crop after 3 years, the beetlebank or grass margin may be relocated to another eligible field for the remaining 2 years of the undertaking. In this situation, a beetlebank or grass margin may only be relocated once during the relevant period of the undertaking. On organic farms where the normal rotation is a 2 year cycle, the beetlebank or grass margin may be moved twice during the 5 year period of the undertaking to ensure that the area is in an eligible crop. Details of the beetlebank or grass margin to be “rotated” in this way including field identifiers and area measurements must be submitted with the application for aid.5 Applicants are not eligible for additional payment to control scrub or injurious weeds or non native invasive weeds. | Establishment and management, £473.76 per hectare per scheme year. Management only, £407.92 per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 15Biodiversity cropping on in bye land | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–asows plots of spring cereals, fodder root crops or fodder rape, each up to 2 hectares; their total area must not exceed 4 hectares;bonly undertakes cultivation and the spreading of fertilisers between 1st March and 15th May inclusive each year. Exceptionally, for fodder rape or root crops, cultivations may be carried out after 15th May, any nests located must be marked and avoided;c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ddoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds;eafter cropping does not plough or cultivate the area before 1st March of the following year; andfmaintains the same area of cropped land in each year of the undertaking.3Any cropping rotation and crop within that rotation which is traditional in the area is eligible. Arable silage is not an eligible crop.4Land which is in conversion to organic production under an undertaking under either the 2008 Regulations, the 2004 Regulations or the 1994 Regulations is not eligible. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–asows plots of spring cereals, fodder root crops or fodder rape, each up to 2 hectares; their total area must not exceed 4 hectares;bonly undertakes cultivation and the spreading of fertilisers between 1st March and 15th May inclusive each year. Exceptionally, for fodder rape or root crops, cultivations may be carried out after 15th May, any nests located must be marked and avoided;c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ddoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds;eafter cropping does not plough or cultivate the area before 1st March of the following year; andfmaintains the same area of cropped land in each year of the undertaking.3Any cropping rotation and crop within that rotation which is traditional in the area is eligible. Arable silage is not an eligible crop.4Land which is in conversion to organic production under an undertaking under either the 2008 Regulations, the 2004 Regulations or the 1994 Regulations is not eligible. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–asows plots of spring cereals, fodder root crops or fodder rape, each up to 2 hectares; their total area must not exceed 4 hectares;bonly undertakes cultivation and the spreading of fertilisers between 1st March and 15th May inclusive each year. Exceptionally, for fodder rape or root crops, cultivations may be carried out after 15th May, any nests located must be marked and avoided;c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ddoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds;eafter cropping does not plough or cultivate the area before 1st March of the following year; andfmaintains the same area of cropped land in each year of the undertaking.3Any cropping rotation and crop within that rotation which is traditional in the area is eligible. Arable silage is not an eligible crop.4Land which is in conversion to organic production under an undertaking under either the 2008 Regulations, the 2004 Regulations or the 1994 Regulations is not eligible. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant–asows plots of spring cereals, fodder root crops or fodder rape, each up to 2 hectares; their total area must not exceed 4 hectares;bonly undertakes cultivation and the spreading of fertilisers between 1st March and 15th May inclusive each year. Exceptionally, for fodder rape or root crops, cultivations may be carried out after 15th May, any nests located must be marked and avoided;c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ddoes not apply pesticides to the site except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds;eafter cropping does not plough or cultivate the area before 1st March of the following year; andfmaintains the same area of cropped land in each year of the undertaking.3Any cropping rotation and crop within that rotation which is traditional in the area is eligible. Arable silage is not an eligible crop.4Land which is in conversion to organic production under an undertaking under either the 2008 Regulations, the 2004 Regulations or the 1994 Regulations is not eligible. | £70.94 per hectare of the sown plots per scheme year.Where cereal crop is harvested by binder and the stooks gathered into stacks £470.94 per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 16Management of conservation headlands | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | ||
| amanages conservation headlands with a minimum width of 6 metres in arable fields on which cereals, linseed, oilseed or protein crops are being grown; conservation headlands can adjoin both autumn and spring sown crops; conservation headlands adjoining fields where the cereal is to be harvested for arable silage before the grain is ripe are not eligible; and | amanages conservation headlands with a minimum width of 6 metres in arable fields on which cereals, linseed, oilseed or protein crops are being grown; conservation headlands can adjoin both autumn and spring sown crops; conservation headlands adjoining fields where the cereal is to be harvested for arable silage before the grain is ripe are not eligible; and | amanages conservation headlands with a minimum width of 6 metres in arable fields on which cereals, linseed, oilseed or protein crops are being grown; conservation headlands can adjoin both autumn and spring sown crops; conservation headlands adjoining fields where the cereal is to be harvested for arable silage before the grain is ripe are not eligible; and | amanages conservation headlands with a minimum width of 6 metres in arable fields on which cereals, linseed, oilseed or protein crops are being grown; conservation headlands can adjoin both autumn and spring sown crops; conservation headlands adjoining fields where the cereal is to be harvested for arable silage before the grain is ripe are not eligible; and | £70 per hectare. | ||
| b does not apply pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds. | b does not apply pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds. | b does not apply pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds. | b does not apply pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds. | |||
| 3A premium rate of payment is available when the applicant does not apply nitrogenous fertiliser to the conservation headland. | 3A premium rate of payment is available when the applicant does not apply nitrogenous fertiliser to the conservation headland. | 3A premium rate of payment is available when the applicant does not apply nitrogenous fertiliser to the conservation headland. | 3A premium rate of payment is available when the applicant does not apply nitrogenous fertiliser to the conservation headland. | Premium rate £135.14 per hectare. | ||
| 4A supplement is available when the applicant retains conservation headland stubbles until at least the end of February. | 4A supplement is available when the applicant retains conservation headland stubbles until at least the end of February. | 4A supplement is available when the applicant retains conservation headland stubbles until at least the end of February. | 4A supplement is available when the applicant retains conservation headland stubbles until at least the end of February. | Supplement rate £21 per hectare. | ||
| 5In all cases–awhere this option is carried out in a field which is in nitrate vulnerable zone the margin or buffer must start after the 2 metre margin or buffer on which no fertiliser may be applied in accordance with the Nitrates Action Programme; andbthe location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change each year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | 5In all cases–awhere this option is carried out in a field which is in nitrate vulnerable zone the margin or buffer must start after the 2 metre margin or buffer on which no fertiliser may be applied in accordance with the Nitrates Action Programme; andbthe location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change each year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | 5In all cases–awhere this option is carried out in a field which is in nitrate vulnerable zone the margin or buffer must start after the 2 metre margin or buffer on which no fertiliser may be applied in accordance with the Nitrates Action Programme; andbthe location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change each year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | 5In all cases–awhere this option is carried out in a field which is in nitrate vulnerable zone the margin or buffer must start after the 2 metre margin or buffer on which no fertiliser may be applied in accordance with the Nitrates Action Programme; andbthe location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change each year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | |||
| 17Retention of winter stubbles | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2 An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant—aretains stubbles from the harvest of spring or winter cereals, protein or oilseed crops and does not plough or cultivate the area until the end of the following February;bdoes not apply post-harvest pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; andcdoes not apply pre-harvest desiccants. 3Arable silage is not eligible under this option.4The location of the areas managed for the purposes of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2 An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant—aretains stubbles from the harvest of spring or winter cereals, protein or oilseed crops and does not plough or cultivate the area until the end of the following February;bdoes not apply post-harvest pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; andcdoes not apply pre-harvest desiccants. 3Arable silage is not eligible under this option.4The location of the areas managed for the purposes of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2 An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant—aretains stubbles from the harvest of spring or winter cereals, protein or oilseed crops and does not plough or cultivate the area until the end of the following February;bdoes not apply post-harvest pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; andcdoes not apply pre-harvest desiccants. 3Arable silage is not eligible under this option.4The location of the areas managed for the purposes of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2 An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant—aretains stubbles from the harvest of spring or winter cereals, protein or oilseed crops and does not plough or cultivate the area until the end of the following February;bdoes not apply post-harvest pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds; andcdoes not apply pre-harvest desiccants. 3Arable silage is not eligible under this option.4The location of the areas managed for the purposes of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | £96 per hectare of the winter stubbles retained per scheme year. | |
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| 20Improving access | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | 1This is a 5 year commitment.2An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant– | ||
| aupgrades and marks existing paths or routes and enables paths that were previously only footpaths to be made accessible to all types of user; the path or route must meet at least one of the following criteria, it must–ilink to local networks;iigive access to points of attraction;iiimeet the local needs of all types of user including access to core paths as defined in accordance with section 17 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 ; and | aupgrades and marks existing paths or routes and enables paths that were previously only footpaths to be made accessible to all types of user; the path or route must meet at least one of the following criteria, it must–ilink to local networks;iigive access to points of attraction;iiimeet the local needs of all types of user including access to core paths as defined in accordance with section 17 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 ; and | aupgrades and marks existing paths or routes and enables paths that were previously only footpaths to be made accessible to all types of user; the path or route must meet at least one of the following criteria, it must–ilink to local networks;iigive access to points of attraction;iiimeet the local needs of all types of user including access to core paths as defined in accordance with section 17 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 ; and | aupgrades and marks existing paths or routes and enables paths that were previously only footpaths to be made accessible to all types of user; the path or route must meet at least one of the following criteria, it must–ilink to local networks;iigive access to points of attraction;iiimeet the local needs of all types of user including access to core paths as defined in accordance with section 17 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 ; and | 75% of actual costs per item paid in arrears. | ||
| bprovides a boardwalk, bridge or culvert where such item is directly associated with (2)(a) above. Different items can be claimed but each item can be claimed only once. | bprovides a boardwalk, bridge or culvert where such item is directly associated with (2)(a) above. Different items can be claimed but each item can be claimed only once. | bprovides a boardwalk, bridge or culvert where such item is directly associated with (2)(a) above. Different items can be claimed but each item can be claimed only once. | bprovides a boardwalk, bridge or culvert where such item is directly associated with (2)(a) above. Different items can be claimed but each item can be claimed only once. | 75% of the capital cost of boardwalks, bridges and culverts, up to a maximum of £150 per item. This is a one off payment per item paid in arrears. | ||
| 3In all cases, the applicant must–asubmit a 1:10,000 scale map with their application for aid, which identifies the location of the path or route and the location and type of eligible item being claimed;bsubmit a copy of the map to the local authority within the meaning of section 32 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003; andcensure the path/route and boardwalks, bridges and culverts meet the requirements as set out in the scheme guidance.4Tarmac/bitumen surfaced motor vehicle tracks are ineligible for upgrading under this option.5The bridge capital item available under this option is only eligible where the bridge is of a type which is not designed for motorised vehicle use, other than one which has been constructed or adapted for use by a person who has a disability. The bridge must be for members of the public exercising their rights under Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and must link 2 paths or routes together and cannot be used for vehicle infrastructure purposes.6Paths already being enhanced, managed or maintained by another organisation or individual are ineligible under this option. | 3In all cases, the applicant must–asubmit a 1:10,000 scale map with their application for aid, which identifies the location of the path or route and the location and type of eligible item being claimed;bsubmit a copy of the map to the local authority within the meaning of section 32 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003; andcensure the path/route and boardwalks, bridges and culverts meet the requirements as set out in the scheme guidance.4Tarmac/bitumen surfaced motor vehicle tracks are ineligible for upgrading under this option.5The bridge capital item available under this option is only eligible where the bridge is of a type which is not designed for motorised vehicle use, other than one which has been constructed or adapted for use by a person who has a disability. The bridge must be for members of the public exercising their rights under Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and must link 2 paths or routes together and cannot be used for vehicle infrastructure purposes.6Paths already being enhanced, managed or maintained by another organisation or individual are ineligible under this option. | 3In all cases, the applicant must–asubmit a 1:10,000 scale map with their application for aid, which identifies the location of the path or route and the location and type of eligible item being claimed;bsubmit a copy of the map to the local authority within the meaning of section 32 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003; andcensure the path/route and boardwalks, bridges and culverts meet the requirements as set out in the scheme guidance.4Tarmac/bitumen surfaced motor vehicle tracks are ineligible for upgrading under this option.5The bridge capital item available under this option is only eligible where the bridge is of a type which is not designed for motorised vehicle use, other than one which has been constructed or adapted for use by a person who has a disability. The bridge must be for members of the public exercising their rights under Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and must link 2 paths or routes together and cannot be used for vehicle infrastructure purposes.6Paths already being enhanced, managed or maintained by another organisation or individual are ineligible under this option. | 3In all cases, the applicant must–asubmit a 1:10,000 scale map with their application for aid, which identifies the location of the path or route and the location and type of eligible item being claimed;bsubmit a copy of the map to the local authority within the meaning of section 32 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003; andcensure the path/route and boardwalks, bridges and culverts meet the requirements as set out in the scheme guidance.4Tarmac/bitumen surfaced motor vehicle tracks are ineligible for upgrading under this option.5The bridge capital item available under this option is only eligible where the bridge is of a type which is not designed for motorised vehicle use, other than one which has been constructed or adapted for use by a person who has a disability. The bridge must be for members of the public exercising their rights under Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and must link 2 paths or routes together and cannot be used for vehicle infrastructure purposes.6Paths already being enhanced, managed or maintained by another organisation or individual are ineligible under this option. | |||
| 21Active management to improve the condition of vernacular rural buildings, archaeological or historic sites and historic landscapes | 1An applicant is eligible for payment if the applicant is a rural land manager with eligible buildings or sites and if the applicant undertakes either or both of the following options–option A carries out management works to improve the condition of archaeological or historic sites or historic landscapes in accordance with the scheme guidance; oroption B carries out, in accordance with the scheme guidance, active management and repair of specified pre 1940 rural buildings of traditional character for the area that are structurally sound but in need of small scale repairs, excluding buildings designated as scheduled monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 .2Where an applicant undertakes option A above the following applies–athe applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each site managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiconsult Historic Scotland before carrying out any work on a site designated as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and comply with that Act;ban applicant is eligible for payment if they undertake any of the following works–icontrol of vegetation through methods which do not cause ground disturbance. Vegetation controlled must have a trunk diameter of less than 10 cm;iigrazing control to retain adequate grass or heather cover and prevent the establishment of scrub, woody plants, and trees using methods that do not require the addition of any new or temporary fencing. If grazing ceases manual methods must be introduced;iiiestablishment of a 10 metre unploughed buffer zone around visible archaeological or historic sites; orivtaking a crop mark site out of cultivation and sowing to grass. When establishing the sward, ploughing depth must not exceed 100 millimetres; ...c an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and dan applicant is not eligible for payment in respect of—iartefact find spots and battlefield sites; oriibuildings, structures and engineering works that are still serving a function, or are in use, or are intended to be brought back into use.3Where an applicant undertakes option B above the following applies–aan applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each building to be managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiundertake a precautionary survey to assess for the presence of protected species prior to works commencing;b an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and can applicant is not eligible for payment–iif the building managed is used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal;iiif the works proposed to the building require either planning permission within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 , listed building consent within the meaning of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 or a building warrant within the meaning of section 8 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 ; ...iiiif the applicant is already receiving payment under the 2008 Regulations or under another land managers option for non productive investments as defined in Article 36(b)(vii), Article 41 and Article 49 of Council Regulation 1698/2005 on the same building. ivif the active management and repair work being undertaken is part of a project to bring other buildings on site into use for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal; or vif the works to the building entail the repair or introduction of electrics, plumbing, non-original features, materials, interior fixtures or fittings unless required by building regulations or health and safety legislation.4In the 5years following the end of the year in which payment was made—aitems funded under this option must be maintained and not modified; andbany building repaired under this option must not be sold or used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal. | 1An applicant is eligible for payment if the applicant is a rural land manager with eligible buildings or sites and if the applicant undertakes either or both of the following options–option A carries out management works to improve the condition of archaeological or historic sites or historic landscapes in accordance with the scheme guidance; oroption B carries out, in accordance with the scheme guidance, active management and repair of specified pre 1940 rural buildings of traditional character for the area that are structurally sound but in need of small scale repairs, excluding buildings designated as scheduled monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 .2Where an applicant undertakes option A above the following applies–athe applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each site managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiconsult Historic Scotland before carrying out any work on a site designated as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and comply with that Act;ban applicant is eligible for payment if they undertake any of the following works–icontrol of vegetation through methods which do not cause ground disturbance. Vegetation controlled must have a trunk diameter of less than 10 cm;iigrazing control to retain adequate grass or heather cover and prevent the establishment of scrub, woody plants, and trees using methods that do not require the addition of any new or temporary fencing. If grazing ceases manual methods must be introduced;iiiestablishment of a 10 metre unploughed buffer zone around visible archaeological or historic sites; orivtaking a crop mark site out of cultivation and sowing to grass. When establishing the sward, ploughing depth must not exceed 100 millimetres; ...c an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and dan applicant is not eligible for payment in respect of—iartefact find spots and battlefield sites; oriibuildings, structures and engineering works that are still serving a function, or are in use, or are intended to be brought back into use.3Where an applicant undertakes option B above the following applies–aan applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each building to be managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiundertake a precautionary survey to assess for the presence of protected species prior to works commencing;b an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and can applicant is not eligible for payment–iif the building managed is used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal;iiif the works proposed to the building require either planning permission within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 , listed building consent within the meaning of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 or a building warrant within the meaning of section 8 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 ; ...iiiif the applicant is already receiving payment under the 2008 Regulations or under another land managers option for non productive investments as defined in Article 36(b)(vii), Article 41 and Article 49 of Council Regulation 1698/2005 on the same building. ivif the active management and repair work being undertaken is part of a project to bring other buildings on site into use for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal; or vif the works to the building entail the repair or introduction of electrics, plumbing, non-original features, materials, interior fixtures or fittings unless required by building regulations or health and safety legislation.4In the 5years following the end of the year in which payment was made—aitems funded under this option must be maintained and not modified; andbany building repaired under this option must not be sold or used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal. | 1An applicant is eligible for payment if the applicant is a rural land manager with eligible buildings or sites and if the applicant undertakes either or both of the following options–option A carries out management works to improve the condition of archaeological or historic sites or historic landscapes in accordance with the scheme guidance; oroption B carries out, in accordance with the scheme guidance, active management and repair of specified pre 1940 rural buildings of traditional character for the area that are structurally sound but in need of small scale repairs, excluding buildings designated as scheduled monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 .2Where an applicant undertakes option A above the following applies–athe applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each site managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiconsult Historic Scotland before carrying out any work on a site designated as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and comply with that Act;ban applicant is eligible for payment if they undertake any of the following works–icontrol of vegetation through methods which do not cause ground disturbance. Vegetation controlled must have a trunk diameter of less than 10 cm;iigrazing control to retain adequate grass or heather cover and prevent the establishment of scrub, woody plants, and trees using methods that do not require the addition of any new or temporary fencing. If grazing ceases manual methods must be introduced;iiiestablishment of a 10 metre unploughed buffer zone around visible archaeological or historic sites; orivtaking a crop mark site out of cultivation and sowing to grass. When establishing the sward, ploughing depth must not exceed 100 millimetres; ...c an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and dan applicant is not eligible for payment in respect of—iartefact find spots and battlefield sites; oriibuildings, structures and engineering works that are still serving a function, or are in use, or are intended to be brought back into use.3Where an applicant undertakes option B above the following applies–aan applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each building to be managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiundertake a precautionary survey to assess for the presence of protected species prior to works commencing;b an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and can applicant is not eligible for payment–iif the building managed is used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal;iiif the works proposed to the building require either planning permission within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 , listed building consent within the meaning of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 or a building warrant within the meaning of section 8 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 ; ...iiiif the applicant is already receiving payment under the 2008 Regulations or under another land managers option for non productive investments as defined in Article 36(b)(vii), Article 41 and Article 49 of Council Regulation 1698/2005 on the same building. ivif the active management and repair work being undertaken is part of a project to bring other buildings on site into use for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal; or vif the works to the building entail the repair or introduction of electrics, plumbing, non-original features, materials, interior fixtures or fittings unless required by building regulations or health and safety legislation.4In the 5years following the end of the year in which payment was made—aitems funded under this option must be maintained and not modified; andbany building repaired under this option must not be sold or used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal. | 1An applicant is eligible for payment if the applicant is a rural land manager with eligible buildings or sites and if the applicant undertakes either or both of the following options–option A carries out management works to improve the condition of archaeological or historic sites or historic landscapes in accordance with the scheme guidance; oroption B carries out, in accordance with the scheme guidance, active management and repair of specified pre 1940 rural buildings of traditional character for the area that are structurally sound but in need of small scale repairs, excluding buildings designated as scheduled monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 .2Where an applicant undertakes option A above the following applies–athe applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each site managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiconsult Historic Scotland before carrying out any work on a site designated as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and comply with that Act;ban applicant is eligible for payment if they undertake any of the following works–icontrol of vegetation through methods which do not cause ground disturbance. Vegetation controlled must have a trunk diameter of less than 10 cm;iigrazing control to retain adequate grass or heather cover and prevent the establishment of scrub, woody plants, and trees using methods that do not require the addition of any new or temporary fencing. If grazing ceases manual methods must be introduced;iiiestablishment of a 10 metre unploughed buffer zone around visible archaeological or historic sites; orivtaking a crop mark site out of cultivation and sowing to grass. When establishing the sward, ploughing depth must not exceed 100 millimetres; ...c an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and dan applicant is not eligible for payment in respect of—iartefact find spots and battlefield sites; oriibuildings, structures and engineering works that are still serving a function, or are in use, or are intended to be brought back into use.3Where an applicant undertakes option B above the following applies–aan applicant must–ikeep a photographic record of each building to be managed before management commences, and after 1year, 3years and 5years following commencement of the undertaking; andiiundertake a precautionary survey to assess for the presence of protected species prior to works commencing;b an applicant must submit receipted invoices in support of a claim for payment;and can applicant is not eligible for payment–iif the building managed is used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal;iiif the works proposed to the building require either planning permission within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 , listed building consent within the meaning of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 or a building warrant within the meaning of section 8 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 ; ...iiiif the applicant is already receiving payment under the 2008 Regulations or under another land managers option for non productive investments as defined in Article 36(b)(vii), Article 41 and Article 49 of Council Regulation 1698/2005 on the same building. ivif the active management and repair work being undertaken is part of a project to bring other buildings on site into use for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal; or vif the works to the building entail the repair or introduction of electrics, plumbing, non-original features, materials, interior fixtures or fittings unless required by building regulations or health and safety legislation.4In the 5years following the end of the year in which payment was made—aitems funded under this option must be maintained and not modified; andbany building repaired under this option must not be sold or used for human habitation or occupation, either permanent, temporary or seasonal. | For option A, ... payment in arrears, up to 100% of actual costs incurred during the claim year.For option B, ... payment in arrears, up to 75% of actual costs incurred during the claim year. | |
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| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (2)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | (2)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | (2)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | (2)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (a) | (a) | retains stubbles from the harvest of winter cereals and leaves the area uncropped to naturally regenerate and produce rough fallow conditions until the end of August following the harvest; | £406 per hectare per scheme year | ||
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (b) | (b) | does not graze, plough or cultivate the area of stubble and any subsequent natural regeneration until after 31stAugust in the year following the harvest; and | £406 per hectare per scheme year | ||
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (c) | (c) | following the harvest, does not apply fertilisers, manure or pesticides except with the prior written consent of the Scottish Ministers for activities such as spot treatment of injurious weeds or control of non-native invasive weeds. | £406 per hectare per scheme year | ||
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |||||
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (3)Plots may be rotated and the location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | (3)Plots may be rotated and the location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | (3)Plots may be rotated and the location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | (3)Plots may be rotated and the location of the areas managed for the purpose of this option may change from year to year but the number of hectares applied for in any year must be maintained for 5 years. | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |||||
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (4)Where crops are not rotated an applicant must— | (4)Where crops are not rotated an applicant must— | (4)Where crops are not rotated an applicant must— | (4)Where crops are not rotated an applicant must— | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (a) | (a) | cut at least once in every 2years in early autumn to a minimum sward height of 10centimetres and remove cuttings; or | £406 per hectare per scheme year | ||
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (b) | (b) | leave plots uncut if conservation benefits are expected to result. | £406 per hectare per scheme year | ||
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | (5)Applicants must set out the conservation objectives in a plan which must be retained and be available for inspection. | (5)Applicants must set out the conservation objectives in a plan which must be retained and be available for inspection. | (5)Applicants must set out the conservation objectives in a plan which must be retained and be available for inspection. | (5)Applicants must set out the conservation objectives in a plan which must be retained and be available for inspection. | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |
| 23. Natural regeneration after cereals | £406 per hectare per scheme year | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | (1)This is a 5year commitment. | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (2)Land is eligible if— | (2)Land is eligible if— | (2)Land is eligible if— | (2)Land is eligible if— | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (a) | (a) | the land is an organic production unit or, if the applicant is a grazings committee, the common grazings is fully organic; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | ||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (b) | (b) | the land is at least onehectare; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | ||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (c) | (c) | the land falls within any of the following categories:— | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | ||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (i) | arable land; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (ii) | improved grassland; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (iii) | rough grazings or unimproved grassland; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (iv) | vegetable and fruit land; and | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (d) | either— | either— | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | ||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (i) | no aid is payable under these Regulations, the 2004 Regulations or the 1994 Regulations in respect of the land; or | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (ii) | aid is payable by virtue of the 2008 Regulations, the 2004 Regulations or the 1994 Regulations in respect of the land but the entitlement to that aid has ceased before the commencement of the scheme year. | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (3)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | (3)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | (3)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | (3)An applicant is eligible for payment under this option if the applicant— | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (a) | submits to the Scottish Ministers evidence of full organic certification for the land included in the application; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (b) | continues to farm the land in accordance with Council Regulation 834/2007 throughout the relevant period; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (c) | ensures that where land is to be registered with a different control body, such registration must occur before the expiry of the existing registration; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (d) | maintains full organic certification throughout the relevant period and submits confirmation of such certification to the Scottish Ministers; and | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (e) | where land is vegetable and fruit land, produces vegetables or fruit for a minimum of 2years during the relevant period. | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | (4)In this option— | (4)In this option— | (4)In this option— | (4)In this option— | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | “control body” means an independent private third party organisation carrying out inspection and certification in the field of organic production as referred to in Article2(p) of Council Regulation 834/2007; | “control body” means an independent private third party organisation carrying out inspection and certification in the field of organic production as referred to in Article2(p) of Council Regulation 834/2007; | “control body” means an independent private third party organisation carrying out inspection and certification in the field of organic production as referred to in Article2(p) of Council Regulation 834/2007; | “control body” means an independent private third party organisation carrying out inspection and certification in the field of organic production as referred to in Article2(p) of Council Regulation 834/2007; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | “Council Regulation 834/2007” means Council Regulation (EC) No834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No2092/91, as amended from time to time; | “Council Regulation 834/2007” means Council Regulation (EC) No834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No2092/91, as amended from time to time; | “Council Regulation 834/2007” means Council Regulation (EC) No834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No2092/91, as amended from time to time; | “Council Regulation 834/2007” means Council Regulation (EC) No834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No2092/91, as amended from time to time; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | “full organic certification” means certification from a control body that the land is fully organic; | “full organic certification” means certification from a control body that the land is fully organic; | “full organic certification” means certification from a control body that the land is fully organic; | “full organic certification” means certification from a control body that the land is fully organic; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | “fully organic” means land which is farmed in accordance with Council Regulation 834/2007, which has been certified as fully organic by a control body; | “fully organic” means land which is farmed in accordance with Council Regulation 834/2007, which has been certified as fully organic by a control body; | “fully organic” means land which is farmed in accordance with Council Regulation 834/2007, which has been certified as fully organic by a control body; | “fully organic” means land which is farmed in accordance with Council Regulation 834/2007, which has been certified as fully organic by a control body; | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | “organic production unit” means land other than a common grazing, which is fully organic; and | “organic production unit” means land other than a common grazing, which is fully organic; and | “organic production unit” means land other than a common grazing, which is fully organic; and | “organic production unit” means land other than a common grazing, which is fully organic; and | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. | |||||
| 24. Maintenance of organic farming | “vegetable and fruit land” means land used for growing vegetables and fruit. | “vegetable and fruit land” means land used for growing vegetables and fruit. | “vegetable and fruit land” means land used for growing vegetables and fruit. | “vegetable and fruit land” means land used for growing vegetables and fruit. | £60 for arable and vegetable and fruit land, £50 for improved grassland and £5 for unimproved grassland/rough grazing, per hectare per scheme year. |
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