Derogation for later establishment of spring sown options eg ab9?

[Flat 10]

Did I dream this? I was sure that following the wet spring the end of may timeline had been increased but I can't find any links to it.
Can someone confirm or deny with a link if possible? Many thanks

 

[onthehoof]

Did I dream this? I was sure that following the wet spring the end of may timeline had been increased but I can't find any links to it.
Can someone confirm or deny with a link if possible? Many thanks

Yes till end of July I believe see if I can find email

 

[onthehoof]

Here you go @Flat 10, I’m not sure if sowing wild bird cover at end of July would produce much seed for the birdies this winter though?

Wet weather: temporary support for farmers in 2024

Read about temporary adjustments to agri-environment scheme options and actions in 2024 due to wet weather.

www.gov.uk

 

[alomy75]

Did I dream this? I was sure that following the wet spring the end of may timeline had been increased but I can't find any links to it.
Can someone confirm or deny with a link if possible? Many thanks

I thought the old ‘deadline’ was 15th June?? But yes end of July this year. I’ve also heard today that the ahl2 rules have also been relaxed and that only has to be established within 18 months of contract signing? Anyone confirm that? That would mean year 1 not needing to do anything so I’m a little nervous…

 

[onthehoof]

I thought the old ‘deadline’ was 15th June?? But yes end of July this year. I’ve also heard today that the ahl2 rules have also been relaxed and that only has to be established within 18 months of contract signing? Anyone confirm that? That would mean year 1 not needing to do anything so I’m a little nervous…

Ours is in, now desperate for rain

 

[alomy75]

Ours is in, now desperate for rain

My ab9 is all in and in a similar state. Just spraying off for ahl2

 

[spin cycle]

I thought the old ‘deadline’ was 15th June?? But yes end of July this year. I’ve also heard today that the ahl2 rules have also been relaxed and that only has to be established within 18 months of contract signing? Anyone confirm that? That would mean year 1 not needing to do anything so I’m a little nervous…

I thought the old deadline was 1st week of july....so glad of extension

however as the sowing date is under 'recommended management' .......doesn't that mean it's really at growers discretion.....ie as long as you get a crop?

 

[alomy75]

I thought the old deadline was 1st week of july....so glad of extension

however as the sowing date is under 'recommended management' .......doesn't that mean it's really at growers discretion.....ie as long as you get a crop?

That’s how I see it

 

[Flat 10]

Thanks all -esp @onthehoof .
Yes previous deadline was 15th june. Now end July. Will wait until I see rain in the forecast.

 

[spin cycle]

Thanks all -esp @onthehoof .
Yes previous deadline was 15th june. Now end July. Will wait until I see rain in the forecast.

next week...not much though....just enough to wet sheep whilst gathering for shearing

 

[MrNoo]

I thought the old ‘deadline’ was 15th June?? But yes end of July this year. I’ve also heard today that the ahl2 rules have also been relaxed and that only has to be established within 18 months of contract signing? Anyone confirm that? That would mean year 1 not needing to do anything so I’m a little nervous…

Yes my agronomist mentioned the 18 month extension, same for I believe AB8, got most of mine in in the Spring and most has come well, heavy ground I hope to plant this Autumn. But the extension will allow for any failures. Growing OSR seems child splay in comparison to AB8!!

 

[paul&mandy]

Put in a load of ab9 about 6 weeks ago. It's pot luck with rain at this time or yr. Hardley anything is growing and what has is being eaten by everything. Probably have to re drill but we still keep missing any real rain here in the south east.

 

[Hindsight]

Yes my agronomist mentioned the 18 month extension, same for I believe AB8, got most of mine in in the Spring and most has come well, heavy ground I hope to plant this Autumn. But the extension will allow for any failures. Growing OSR seems child splay in comparison to AB8!!

Only thing is you 'harvest' AB8 whether it grows or not (provided have that all important seeds invoice), not so sure with OSR!

 

[Badshot]

I read that if the option gave you 12 months to establish, it had been increased to 18 months.
I'm not doing anything that requires a specific date so don't know about that.

 

[MrNoo]

Only thing is you 'harvest' AB8 whether it grows or not (provided have that all important seeds invoice), not so sure with OSR!

Indeed but I like to do things right, after all I’ve got to look at it for the next 4 years!