This is a Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) supplemental action. Read the SFI26 scheme information to understand what you’re required to do under an SFI26 agreement and how to apply.
\n\nSelect ‘See all updates’ at the start of this page to find out how this supplemental action has changed for SFI26 compared with SFI24.
\n\nFor SFI24 actions, read the SFI24 agreement holder’s information.
\n3 years
\n\n£18 per hectare (ha) per year
\n\nThis supplemental action’s aim is that at least 70% of the grazing livestock units (GLU) on moorland are cattle or ponies, or a combination of both.
\n\nThe purpose of this is to:
\n\ncreate a more varied sward structure
\ncontrol scrub, bracken and coarse vegetation
\nincrease wildlife diversity
\nYou can only do this supplemental action on eligible land entered into one of the following base actions:
\n\nUPL1: Moderate livestock grazing on moorland
\nUPL2: Low livestock grazing on moorland
\nUPL3: Limited livestock grazing on moorland
\nYou can only apply for this supplemental action in the same SFI26 application as your selected base action.
\n\nIf you apply for this supplemental action, you cannot apply for UPL6: Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (minimum 100% GLU) on the same area.
\n\nSites of special scientific interest (SSSIs): Same as your selected base action.
\n\nHistoric and archaeological features: Same as your selected base action.
\n\nSame area as your selected base action.
\n\nSame as your selected base action.
\n\nAt least 70% of the GLU on land entered into UPL1, UPL2 or UPL3 must be cattle or ponies, or a combination of both.
\n\nYou must include the following information in the written stocking calendar required for UPL1, UPL2 and UPL3:
\n\ndates you plan to graze the land parcel with cattle, ponies or both during each calendar month
\nmonthly numbers of cattle, ponies or both, including the age bracket for cattle
\nYou must do this action from its start date, throughout each year of its 3-year duration.
\n\nIt’s up to you how you do this action, as long as you:
\n\nfollow this action’s requirements – these are identified by a ‘must’
\ndo the action in a way that could reasonably be expected to achieve this action’s aim
\nYou may find it helpful to read the ‘advice to help you do this action’, but it’s not part of this action’s requirements.
\n\nYou must keep the required written stocking calendar and supply this evidence if we ask for it. It can be recorded on paper or electronically.
\n\nYou can do the following actions or options on the same area in a land parcel as this action.
\n\n| Scheme | \nAction or option codes | \n\n |
|---|---|---|
| \nSFI 2026 actions | \nSame as your selected SFI26 base action | \n\n |
| \nSFI 2024 actions | \nSame as your selected SFI26 base action | \n\n |
| \nSFI 2023 actions | \nSame as your selected SFI26 base action | \n\n |
| \nCSHT actions from 2025 | \nSame as your selected SFI26 base action | \n\n |
| \nCS options | \nSame as your selected SFI26 base action | \n\n |
| \nES options | \nSame as your selected SFI26 base action | \n\n |
If an action or option cannot be located on the same area, you may be able to do it on a different area in the same land parcel. Read section 5.6 ‘Land that’s already in other funding schemes or grants’ in the SFI26 scheme information for more details.
\n\nYou can apply for supplemental action SPM5: Keep native breeds on extensively managed habitats supplement (more than 80%) on the same area as this supplemental action. You can only do this in the same SFI26 application.
\n\nThe following advice may help you to do this action, but it’s not part of this action’s requirements.
\n\nOnce you’ve converted your livestock numbers into GLU using the values shown under ‘What to do’, you can use the to calculate the percentage of total GLU entered into your selected base action.
\n\nThe GLU percentage is an annual average.
\n\nBefore you graze with cattle or ponies, or a combination of both, it’s advisable to assess your moorland so you can manage grazing in a way that helps to:
\n\nCattle with low nutritional requirements (such as dry suckler cows) are best for sites with fibrous herbage.
\n\nMature and placid cattle are best suited for sites where there are ground-nesting birds, as they reduce the risk of trampling.
\n\nHardy native ponies and their cross-breeds are well suited to the harsh conditions on moorlands.
\n\nIt’s important that ponies can exhibit their natural herd behaviours, preferably with a mixed age of animals.
\n\nAll ponies need access to drier areas for rest. This is particularly important for pregnant mares and foals.
\n\nGrazing purple moor-grass with cattle or ponies, or a combination of both, during the spring and early summer (usually between around mid-May and mid-July) can reduce species dominance. This is because the grassland is growing quickly and is most palatable.
\n\nYou can choose to graze more heavily during the spring and summer. This can help to improve vegetation structure on areas dominated by purple moor-grass.
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