Catchment Sensitive Farming Capital Grant Scheme
The Catchment Sensitive Farming Capital Grant Scheme for farm improvements will be available again this year for farmers within the River Tern and Roden Catchments. The grant is part of the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative.
This year the target areas remain the same as last, being concentrated around the Lonco Brook, the Bailey Brook and the Upper Reaches of the Roden. The funding this year could help with a number of changes including;
1. Yard works for clean and dirty water separation.
2. Roofing of manure storage and livestock gathering areas.
3. Sediment ponds and traps.
4. Swales with check dams.
5. Pesticide sprayer loading and wash-down areas.
6. Watercourse fencing.
Application packs will shortly be available and must be returned by 30th April 2010 at the latest. To help you get the most from this scheme Rob Ireson, Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer for the Tern and Roden will be available to help at the following events;
• 10th March 2010 – Market Drayton Livestock Market.
• 16th March 2010 – Muck North West event – Reaseheath College Nantwich.
• 23rd March 2010 – Market Drayton Festival Hall – EA NVZ workshop.
• 31st March 2010 – Market Drayton Livestock Market.
In addition Rob Ireson will be running FREE drop in clinics, which you are asked to book onto by calling 0300 060 1695 and quoting the reference number below:
• 18thMarch 2010 - Prees Cricket and Recreational Club (Ref: WMCL510)
• 19th March 2010 - Harper Adams College Aspire Centre, Edgemond (Ref: WMCL509)
Natural England adviser Vicki Hill will also be present at these two events to offer advice on Entry Level Stewardship (including Uplands and Organic strands), and discuss how this scheme can work alongside the Capital Grant scheme to benefit your farm.
Internet information will shortly be updated for the 2010/11 scheme;
www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/landmanage/water/csf/grants/capital-grants-scheme.htm
Please note there are a limited number of Nutrient Management Planning advice visits including soil sampling and Fertiliser Spreader testing available free of charge to farms within the River Tern and Roden catchment. Farmers in the, Meres and Mosses and River Teme catchments may also eligible.
If you would like further information please contact Rob Ireson on 01743 283589, 07802 330200 or email rob.ireson@environment-agency.gov.uk
