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Payments for organic farmers - what are the latest opportunities?
In a period of substantial change for farming, it is encouraging to hear that support for organic will continue. What you can apply for will depend on where you're based:
- England: Payment window open now.
- Scotland: Window closed on 31 March.
- Northern Ireland: Window closed on 31 March.
READ THE LATEST > CAP Payments - Deadline extended
Read on below for details of the payments available in your country and how to apply:
Organic Maintenance & Conversion Payments
Payments for Organic maintenance & conversion are now options within the new Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) which started in January 2016 and has an annual application window which closes in September. Payment rates have improved both in England and Wales compared to the scheme which CSS replaces (OELS). Find out more:
• Organic Management and Conversion in England
• Organic Maintenance and Conversion in Wales
• Organic Maintenance and Conversion in Scotland
• Organic Maintenance and Conversion in Northern Ireland
LATEST NEWS: Please also click here for latest news on Countryside Stewardship
Basic Payment Scheme
The next round of support payments for farmers was agreed in 2013 and will remain in force from 2016 - 2020. The new scheme involves greening requirements for the first time. Organic farmers are exempt from these requirements as they are deemed to be green already. Find out what the scheme means for you with our guides and direct links to official website:
• Basic Payment Scheme in England
• Basic Payment Scheme in Wales
• Basic Payment Scheme in Scotland
• Basic Payment Scheme in Northern Ireland
Additional Funding Programmes
In addition to the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, there are a number of additional funding opportunities for farmers and growers:
• Rural Development Programme - Funding Opportunities in England
• Rural Development Programme - Funding Opportunities in Wales
• Rural Development Programme - Funding Opportunities in Scotland
Review of organic farm business income
To download a review of organic farm business income in England and Wales from 2016 - 2015, click here.
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