A FREE practical on farm meeting to find out about the changes to the Entry Level Stewardship scheme.
Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) up for renewal? £30 per ha — Can you afford to miss out?
The meeting will be led by consultant Emma Thompson representing Natural England, who is a specialist in ELS applications and implementation, and will demonstrate different management options and the rewards of the agri-environmental scheme. Please wear suitable footwear for walking around a farm.
RSVP to: Diane Dalton on 01829 731736 or E-mail ddalton@promar-international.com by 24th August 2010 so we can plan numbers.
Items that will be covered include:
• Changes to the scheme over the last 5 years
• New management options available
• On farm impacts of the scheme
• Environmental impacts of the scheme
• The Campaign for the Farmed Environment
• Suitable ELS options
Options covered will include:
• Lowland grass
• Arable
• Hedges & ditches
• Traditional farm buildings
Refreshments included
BASIS and NRoSO - Environment points will be available.
Contact: Promar International Tel: 01829 731736 Email: ddalton@promar-international.com