SFI - Self Help and Tips

[Huno]

They've published enough to make fair decisions. The list is out there, along with proposed rates, and we can make a fair assessment of what the compatibilities are likely to be.

There's nothing any use to me (juicy options are prohibited on grass), and I doubt there'll be any surprise treats. My exploration of another agreement is mostly to understand how the system works. Probably won't submit anything.

They have not published the details yet... only approximate rates for political and propaganda purposes.. The Devil is in the Detail....but if nothing proposed for 2024 has any interest for you personally then carry on..

 

[True North]

4 months from start date

Thanks, will check dates.

 

[True North]

Has anyone done the soil testing options? I have had mine approved but wondered if anyone had tried and tested suppliers before I blindly google.

 

[True North]

Well, the minimum I can engineer is SAM1A (£97 flat) and SAM1 on only my largest parcel (20Ha x £6), so £651 for doing 1 sample and a plan for 1 field isn't too bad.

May I ask what you are using sample wise please- new to this and wondered what others were using.

 

[e3120]

May I ask what you are using sample wise please- new to this and wondered what others were using.

To be honest, I haven't thought much about it. Probably only get round to it 11 months after start date, or when prompted for evidence.

The last time I read it, I concluded that they could only expect to see OM results - the usual full analysis is not part of the requirement, though technically required for farming rules for water, and maybe crops RT?

The 'soil assessment' could be desktop-based if necessary

 

[True North]

The RLE1 form has been replaced by an online process through the webpage. Part parcels take a little longer but I think they are prioritising any changes marked as being for SFI.

To be honest, I haven't thought much about it. Probably only get round to it 11 months after start date, or when prompted for evidence.

The last time I read it, I concluded that they could only expect to see OM results - the usual full analysis is not part of the requirement, though technically required for farming rules for water, and maybe crops RT?

The 'soil assessment' could be desktop-based if necessary

Well same but trying not to have a last minute panic in winter tbh ha!

Desktop based - you've lost me - tell me what you mean.

Ours is pasture and would help with water insight.

 

[e3120]

Well same but trying not to have a last minute panic in winter tbh ha!

Desktop based - you've lost me - tell me what you mean.

Ours is pasture and would help with water insight.

Desktop based is an fancy term for when highly paid professionals produce a report without getting their feet dirty. Can you tell I've been preparing for an RT audit?

 

[True North]

Desktop based is an fancy term for when highly paid professionals produce a report without getting their feet dirty. Can you tell I've been preparing for an RT audit?

Yes, yes you can ;-)

 

[buaes2]

I'm having an issue with IPM4. I'm filling in the tick boxes in 'Apply for your SFI actions on available land parcels
and none have an option for IPM4! Any suggestions?