Paragraph 11 Eligible scheme actions; enhanced herbal leyF1

An applicant establishing an enhanced herbal ley must–

(a)

not establish it on permanent grassland sensitive areas;

(b)

not apply plant protection products, except for the spot treatment of noxious or invasive weeds;

(c)

not apply inorganic fertilisers containing nitrogen;

(d)

not cut the crop for forage;

(e)

establish it using a minimum of 4 grass species, 4 herbs species and 4 legumes species respectively listed in Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 8;

(f)

establish it so that it–

(i)

is a minimum of 0.1 hectare;

(ii)

does not exceed 10 hectares; and

(iii)

in line with normal husbandry practice;

(g)

retain evidence, as the Department may specify, of the seed mix used;

(h)

establish it by 28th February 2027; and

(i)

retain it for at least 3 years beginning with 28th February 2027.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 1 paras. 7-14 and cross-heading inserted (25.6.2026) by The Farming with Nature Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/105), regs. 1(1), 2(7)(f)