Grassy field corners or blocks

Where it applies

Arable, Horticultural, Temporary grassland, Permanent crops

Eligibility conditions

• Below the moorland line

What you'll do

Take awkward arable or horticultural corners or blocks out of cropping and let tussocky grass develop — sow a grass mix or let it regenerate naturally, established within 12 months (autumn is ideal). Keep an intact, undisturbed sward: once established, no vehicles, heavy grazing or regular cutting (cut only to control weeds), no fertiliser or pesticides except spot-treating problem weeds, and don't disturb nesting birds.

Evidence to keep

• Photos of the established corner or block with its parcel reference
• A dated establishment record (sown or natural regeneration)
• Seed invoices, if sown

When

• Sep–Oct: Establish within 12 months (autumn ideal) (first year)

Combining with other actions

Actions that can be paid on the same area:

• SFI 2026: AGF1, AGF2, OFC3, OFC4, OFC5, OFM4, OFM5, OFM6, PRF2
• SFI 2024: AGF1, AGF2, CIPM1, CNUM1, CSAM1, OFC3, OFC4, OFC5, OFM4, OFM5, OFM6, PRF2
• SFI 2023: IPM1, NUM1, SAM1
• CS Higher Tier: CAGF1, CAGF2, CAGF3, CAGF4, CSP13, CSP14, CSP15, CSP20, CSP21, CSP9, CWS1, CWS3
• Countryside Stewardship: OR3, OR4, OR5, OT3, OT4, OT5