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      Riparian Buffers Zones /Strips - Arable

      By establishing riparian buffer zones, farmers can help protect water quality by minimising the loss of sediment and nutrients from soil while benefiting from the ACRES scheme.

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      The ACRES scheme requires that riparian buffer zones/strips be established adjacent to small streams, surface drains, rivers, lakes, or ponds.

      ACRES Riparian Buffer Zone mixture (1ac pack)

      Species Sowing rate (kg/ac)
      Cocksfoot 4.10kg
      Red Fescue 3.10kg
      Perennial Ryegrass 3.00kg
      Total 10.20kg

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        Requirements for Riparian Buffer Zones

        1. Sow grass riparian buffer strip/zone by 31st August using certified seed.
        2. The seed mix must contain at least three grass species of which Cocksfoot must make up a minimum of 40%. Seed labels and receipts must be kept for the duration of the contract.
        3. Cutting is permitted but cannot take place between 1st March and 31st August annually. Off-takes can be removed, livestock are not permitted to graze the buffer.