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THE RURAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME 31. Retention or introduction
of Cattle of native or traditional breed(s)
| Aim: In combination with prescription 30, to encourage
a mosaic of habitats with conservation value across the whole unit by means of
a management plan and the appropriate management of cattle of native or traditional
breeds providing significant benefits for both the natural heritage and local
economy. Eligible sites: Units with inbye occupying no more
that 10 hectares on entry to the Scheme together with any apportionments but excluding
any share in the common grazings. |
Management
Requirements: - Option 1: The unit supports two or more
breeding cows of traditional or native breed(s) on entry into this Scheme and
will continue to do so for the lifetime of the agreement
OR
- Option 2: On application to join the Scheme, your business either does
not have a herd of breeding cows or the existing herd has only one or no dams
of either purebred or first cross native or traditional stock and the unit
will run two or more breeding cows of traditional or native breed(s) by the end
of the first plan year. If SERAD deem it necessary to achieve sustainable stocking
levels and ensure that Scheme objectives are not frustrated, the numbers of any
sheep on the unit must be reduced. You will be eligible for the premium rate of
payment if you are able to adopt this option.
What is a breeding
cow? In order to be considered a breeding cow, the cow must
form part of a herd either used for rearing calves for meat production or used
for milk production and has borne a calf. What breeds of cow are acceptable
under this Scheme option? Any of the following native Scottish breeds:
Aberdeen Angus
Ayrshire
Belted Galloway
Galloway
Highland
Luing
Shetland
Shorthorn and first crosses
of these native breeds. The use of a continental bull across the herd is permitted.
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