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SFI & ENVIRONMENTAL COVER CROPS

Walnes is playing an active role helping farmers explore SFI opportunities and comply with the specifications demanded by various environmental schemes.  We can provide cover mixtures that are site specific, comply with satisfy Defra-approved scheme requirements and capable of fulfilling farm business objectives.

Sustainable Farming Initiatives (SFI), environmental schemes and on-going changes to agricultural policy is increasing demand for bio-diverse cover and nature-promoting crops.

More than 95% of the UK’s wildflower meadows have disappeared since the 1930s and society is requesting greater provision for nature across farmed land. Initiatives that improve wildlife habitats and encourage biodiversity are now commonplace within agricultural production.  

We offer mixtures that suit these applications and more:
•        Wild Bird Seed mixtures - WBS1, WBS2 & WBS3
•        Buffer Strips/ margin mixtures
•        Beetle banks
•        Nectar Rich Mixtures
•        Insects, Bumble Bees & Butterflies

We stock a diverse and comprehensive portfolio of grass, herbage and floral species and can create mixtures which satisfy all Environmental Stewardship Scheme requirements (ELS, HLS etc).  We provide site specific technical support and work in partnership with growers, supplying bespoke agronomic advice on how to establish new swards and manage them successfully.

All of Walnes seed mixtures are made to order and will usually be delivered within 48 hours.

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