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If you’re an existing Countryside Stewardship agreement holder, or you enter into an agreement from 1 January 2024, read how the end of cross compliance affects your agreement.
This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
How to complete a capital claim if you're a Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreement holder and unable to submit a claim online.
Find equivalent or greater environmental value Countryside Stewardship (CS) options to enable you to leave Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) early.
Facilitators bring together groups of farmers, foresters and other land managers to improve local environmental outcomes.
Read information about what to do if a customer registered with the Rural Payments service dies.
Apply for capitals grants to achieve additional benefits alongside your Higher Tier agreements.
Details of the new payment rates for Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue options that will apply to CS agreements from 1 January 2022
This guidance explains how to complete your Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue claim form if you’re unable to submit a claim online.
How to choose Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant items if you’re part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pilot scheme.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
Key dates timeline for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), Countryside Stewardship (CS), Environmental Stewardship (ES) and the Lump Sum Exit Scheme.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started in 2020.
Capital grant to help farmers and land managers restore historic buildings: find out about eligibility, how to apply and the scheme’s rules.
Use this statement to find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
Use these calculators to help build a wild pollinator and farm wildlife package as part of a Mid Tier application.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2018.
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