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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the feasibility study item.
Read about the requirements and procedures you will need to follow, and how you will need to manage your agreement once you're an agreement holder.
What land use codes to use when declaring land in a rural payments application such as Countryside Stewardship or the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Guidance for Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to claim an annual or capital payment.
What cattle keepers must record and report when they move cattle, bison or buffalo and the deadlines.
When and how Countryside Stewardship agreement holders can create an annual declaration online for their 2026 revenue claim.
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall restoration item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow coppicing item.
When and how to identify your lambs and sheep with tags.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the yard - underground drainage pipework item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree surgery item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock troughs item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the cross drains item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the rainwater goods item.
How to apply for Higher Tier Capital Grants to achieve additional environmental benefits, and how to manage your funding agreement.
Find out what land details you need to register on the Rural Payments service to apply for rural payments.
Farmers should send this guidance to their vet, so they can see what to do on a review or follow-up. This guidance includes details of testing, how to advise, and what information to provide.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the agroforestry plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (wood post and wire) item.
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