THERE are a number of agri-environment schemes in operation throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more about how the schemes work and where you can apply for funding.

Agri-environment schemes

19 May 2010

In England, agri-environment schemes come under the auspices of Natural England and come under the umbrella heading of environmental stewardship. The five agri-environment schemes in Wales are being incorporated into a single whole farm scheme, Glastir, from 2012.

In Scotland the previous schemes have been incorporated into the Scotland Rural Development Programme and includes the Crofting Counties Agricultural Grant Scheme, Forestry Commission Challenge Funds and Less Favoured Area Support Scheme.

England

• Higher Level Stewardship
• Entry Level Stewardship, including the Uplands ELS
• Organic Entry Level Stewardship, including Uplands OELS

Scotland

• Scotland Rural Development Programme

Wales

• Tir Gofal – higher level agri-environment scheme
• Tir Cynnal – entry level scheme
• Tir Mynydd – supporting livestock production in LFAs
• Organic Farming Scheme
• Better Woodlands for Wales
• Glastir (to be introduced from 2012)

Campaign for Farmed Environment

In a bid to retain and exceed the environmental benefits previously provided by set-aside, all leading farming organisations have joined forces to encourage farmers and land managers to voluntarily adopt land management practices that will benefit the environment.

Click here to view the Farmers Guardian Campaign for the Farmed Environment informationpage.

Useful links

Natural England

Welsh Assembly:

• http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/farmingandcountryside/farming/agrienvironmentschemes/?lang=en
• http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-5z8jqk
• http://www.organiccentrewales.org.uk/producer-supportpayments.php?menuopt=6.1

Scottish Parliament

Campaign for Farmed Environment:

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