Environmental Schemes

EF2 WILD BIRD SEED MIX

This mixture is designed to feed seed eating birds in arable landscapes, where there is little remaining food source. The aim of this mix is to provide a year round supply of food. Sow annually or every other year and drill in strips or blocks of a maximum of 0.5ha and no more than one block per 20ha. Spot treat or weed wipe injurious weeds. A non-residual product may be used prior to spring re-sowing to facilitate re-establishment. For establishment, the use of seed treatments to control pests and diseases are permitted. Only apply fertiliser or manure if necessary for establishment.

EF4 NECTAR FLOWER MIX

Sowing an area of flowering plants into the farmed landscape will boost the availability of essential food sources for a range of nectarfeeding insects, including butterflies and bees. Sow in strips or a block, no more than 0.5ha per 20ha between mid-March and mid-April or July-Aug. Re-establish as necessary to maintain a sustained pollen nectar supply. To stimulate late flowering, cut half the area to 20cm in June and the whole area to 10cm between mid-Sept and the end of Oct, ideally removing cuttings. (Other conditions apply)

STEWARDSHIP/ FIELD MARGIN MIX

Establish a grassy strip during the first 12 months of your agreement. To control annual weeds and to encourage grass to tiller may require frequent cutting. No fertiliser or manures are to be applied. Herbicides can be applied only to spot treat or weed wipe injurious weeds. (Other conditions apply)

MIXTURE

17.5kg Spr. Triticale or Spr. Barley 1.25kg Kale 1.00kg Quinoa 2.50kg White Millet 2.75kg Linseed 25kg

25kg pack - 35-50kg/Ha

MIXTURE

40% Altraswede Red Clover 40% Alsike Red Clover 10% Sainfoin 10% Birdsfoot Trefoil 100%

10kg pack 20kg/Ha

MIXTURE

10% Browntop Bent 10% Cocksfoot 20% Meadow Fescue 10% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 20% Timothy 30% Creeping Red Fescue 100%

10kg pack - 20kg/Ha