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    SFI/Midtier rotational options

    Ok like you i could not do an Sfi application last autumn due to conflict between cs rotational and Sfi , but if you tell cs each year where your rotational in may , as of January they remove where they are until you tell them in may . So if like me you can do a Sfi , I did
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    Sam 3

    Have I missed something . Thought it was a mix of 2 grass ,2clover,2herbs
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    TB Restrictions, options for beef calves

    tb isolation units need there own cph number , ideally away from main holding with a badger proof building . calves can enter it for 6 weeks, then no more until all animals in it have 2 clear tests 60 days apart ,then if clear out and start again . good luck
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    Organic in SFI

    Speaking to someone who should now,I was told conversion is a 5 year deal on cs so not likely to be on Sfi but annual management payments may get moved to Sfi .so in his view cs to stay in some form .?
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    SFI Sam3

    i think we need to stop using cs rules for sfi , nowhere in the sfi rules does it say how long you need keep sam 3 , a mixture of grass/legume and herb for . dont get coned into an expensive herbal ley from the seed trade !
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    SFI Sam3

    as it says its only guidance , so its up to you to plant what you think will achieve the aims on your farm . we farmers like a gamble
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    SFI Sam3

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    SFI Sam3

    have you got that in print from rpa ,as i can only get what they use for cs which are not the same as sfi .have been told as long as you achieve the aims with a mixture of grass/legumes and herbs .
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    SFI conflict with CS

    i think you may need to check your information as from what i have been told you can only change you sfi for year 2 not what you have done in year 1 ,as i see it you have to do what you applied for on the application and this can not be changed up or down . hope i am wrong
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    SFI conflict with CS

    been talking to them for over a week with no conclusion. problem is with cs system no changing 2023 rotational options , may only be able to a sfi claim when cs has changed on 1 jan
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    SFI conflict with CS

    i have had conversations with both cs and sfi helpline again today , and very help full but dont now how to solve the problem ,have been told both departments are going to talk to each other before getting back to me . the problem will not go away until they change the cs system .
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    SFI conflict with CS

    glad to here that i am not the only one , lady at cs says it could be a big issue and raised it with cs IT, as you say cs options do no need to be in until sept 24 but does not now when the computer system is upgraded . so to me thats a whole year of sam3 not paid for .
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    SFI conflict with CS

    has anyone had problems with cs rotational options not allowing sfi options , speaking to cs they do not change your 2023 options on there system to late 2024 so you can not apply for sfi in 2024 eg following op5 in 2023 with sam3 in 2024 . it looks like a problem
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    Herbal leys

    Here is our problem ,that gov recommendation is for countryside stewardship not Sfi ,have spoken to other seed companies who could not answer, we’re are only looking to have these less down for 2/3 years in an arable rotation so don’t won’t to spend a fortune but be ok for Sfi .
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    Herbal leys

    Sfi herbal ley? If anyone can get the required seed mixture in print can they put it on here as I can not get one from the rpa .I have spoken to more than one person and have had conflicting answers ,best I can get is to achieve the aims of mixture of grass/legume and herbs all with different...
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