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  • Farming with Nature Higher Scheme

    Topics:
    • Grants and Funding, 
    • Sustainable Agriculture Programme, 
    • Agricultural & Environmental Schemes

    The Farming with Nature Higher (FwNH) Scheme is an invite only Scheme, DAERA have written to all eligible farmer businesses to invite them to apply for the scheme.

    This guidance provides information on the Farming with Nature Higher Scheme (FwNH). Anyone intending to apply must also read and understand the scheme’s full Terms and Conditions and the individual Information Sheet for each Remedial Management Option (RMO).

    What is the Farming with Nature Higher Scheme?

    Am I Eligible for the FwNH Scheme?

    How do I Apply for the FwNH Scheme?

    Remedial Management Options Information Sheets

    FwNH Checks and Inspections

    FwNH Scheme Payment

    FwNH Scheme Conditions

    Farming with Nature Higher Scheme Terms and Conditions

    FwNH Field Record Form      FwNH Stocking Rate Checker

    FwNH Contact details

    What to do if you are not happy with our decisions on FwNH?

     

     

     

     

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