GRH10 · SFI 2026 · Farmland wildlife (grassland)
Lenient grazing supplement
£28 per hectare, per year
Supplement — an add-on to a base action, not standalone.
Runs for 3 years.
Rotational or static: same as the base action it's added to.
Where it applies
Permanent grassland
Eligibility conditions
- The parcel must have a hedgerow boundary, or scrub cover close by (usually within ~200m)
What you'll do
A supplement to CLIG3 (very low nutrient grassland), for parcels with a hedgerow or nearby scrub: graze lightly through the growing season with cattle (or cattle and sheep) to leave a varied mix of shorter and taller grass. Don't cut it for hay or silage.
Evidence to keep
- Stocking records at parcel level
- Field operation records, with invoices
- Dated photos showing the varied sward
This is a supplement to
Combining with other actions
Same as its base action — see the base action's list.
Checked against GOV.UK Find Funding for Land or Farms on 10 July 2026. Read the official GRH10 guidance on GOV.UK.
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