AUNE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (ACA) ‘Conserving the Devonshire Avon from source to sea’

CSFI Avon SOIL & WATER PROTECTION THROUGH WHOLE FARM PLANNING - RIVER AVON CATCHMENT

CSFI Avon SOIL & WATER PROTECTION THROUGH WHOLE FARM PLANNING - RIVER AVON CATCHMENT *** AN ASSOCIATE PROJECT OF THE ENGLAND CATCHMENT SENSITIVE FARMING DELIVERY INITIATIVE

Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks High rainfall CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks High rainfall Steep slopes CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks High rainfall Steep slopes Erodible soils CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks High rainfall Steep slopes Erodible soils Riparian fields CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks High rainfall Steep slopes Erodible soils Riparian fields Assisted drainage CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks High rainfall Steep slopes Erodible soils Riparian fields Assisted drainage CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Management CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Management Certain crops are known to be “riskier” than others –eg potatoes, maize CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Management Certain crops are known to be “riskier” than others –eg potatoes, maize Cattle access to streams CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Management Certain crops are known to be “riskier” than others –eg potatoes, maize Cattle access to streams Timing of manure / fertiliser applications CSFI Avon

Contributions to agricultural run-off Management Certain crops are known to be “riskier” than others –eg potatoes, maize Cattle access to streams Timing of manure / fertiliser applications CSFI Avon

FUNDING  £25850 – DEFRA (incl. VAT)  £3600 – AONB Sustainable Development Fund  £1200 – ACA  £ TOTAL

CSFI Avon SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

CSFI Avon SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES  The delivery of 20 half-day one-to-one farm visits to give advice on soil, manure and water protection issues

CSFI Avon SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES  The delivery of 20 half-day one-to-one farm visits to give advice on soil, manure and water protection issues  The development of a demonstration farm within the catchment and transfer of knowledge (on soil management, watercourse protection measures, livestock management, nutrient and manure management) to other farmers

CSFI Avon SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES  The delivery of 20 half-day one-to-one farm visits to give advice on soil, manure and water protection issues  The development of a demonstration farm within the catchment and transfer of knowledge (on soil management, watercourse protection measures, livestock management, nutrient and manure management) to other farmers  The preparation of 5 Whole Farm Management Plans

CSFI Avon SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES  The delivery of 20 half-day one-to-one farm visits to give advice on soil, manure and water protection issues  The development of a demonstration farm within the catchment and transfer of knowledge (on soil management, watercourse protection measures, livestock management, nutrient and manure management) to other farmers  The preparation of 5 Whole Farm Management Plans  The delivery of reports in Feb 2008

CSFI Avon SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES  The delivery of 20 half-day one-to-one farm visits to give advice on soil, manure and water protection issues  The development of a demonstration farm within the catchment and transfer of knowledge (on soil management, watercourse protection measures, livestock management, nutrient and manure management) to other farmers  The preparation of 5 Whole Farm Management Plans  The delivery of reports in Feb 2008

CSFI Avon MAIN COLLABORATORS  AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY  AUNE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION  FARMING & WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP  SMALL FARMS ASSOCIATION

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO & bugs

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds  Protect shellfish water from pathogens

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds  Protect shellfish water from pathogens  Reduce sediment, nutrients & pathogens in bathing waters

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds  Protect shellfish water from pathogens  Reduce sediment, nutrients & pathogens in bathing waters  Reduce sediment reaching roads and ditches

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds  Protect shellfish water from pathogens  Reduce sediment, nutrients & pathogens in bathing waters  Reduce sediment reaching roads and ditches  Reduce loss of topsoil and associated nutrients from farmland

CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds  Protect shellfish water from pathogens  Reduce sediment, nutrients & pathogens in bathing waters  Reduce sediment reaching roads and ditches  Reduce loss of topsoil and associated nutrients from farmland

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  REDUCED LOCAL FERTILISER APPLICATION/ IMPORT

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  REDUCED LOCAL FERTILISER APPLICATION/ IMPORT  GRADE ‘B’ STATUS FOR SHELLFISH FLESH

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  REDUCED LOCAL FERTILISER APPLICATION/ IMPORT  GRADE ‘B’ STATUS FOR SHELLFISH FLESH  “EXCELLENT” STANDARD FOR DESIGNATED BATHING WATERS

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  REDUCED LOCAL FERTILISER APPLICATION/ IMPORT  GRADE ‘B’ STATUS FOR SHELLFISH FLESH  “EXCELLENT” STANDARD FOR DESIGNATED BATHING WATERS  85% “GOOD” OR “BETTER” EVALUATION OF WORKSHOPS

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  REDUCED LOCAL FERTILISER APPLICATION/ IMPORT  GRADE ‘B’ STATUS FOR SHELLFISH FLESH  “EXCELLENT” STANDARD FOR DESIGNATED BATHING WATERS  85% “GOOD” OR “BETTER” EVALUATION OF WORKSHOPS  80% TAKE-UP OF ON-FARM ADVICE

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  REDUCED LOCAL FERTILISER APPLICATION/ IMPORT  GRADE ‘B’ STATUS FOR SHELLFISH FLESH  “EXCELLENT” STANDARD FOR DESIGNATED BATHING WATERS  85% “GOOD” OR “BETTER” EVALUATION OF WORKSHOPS  80% TAKE-UP OF ON-FARM ADVICE  A SOIL GUIDE FOR FARMERS – ‘KNOW YOUR AVON SOILS’

CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS  10 NEW ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  2 NEW HL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATIONS  REDUCED LOCAL FERTILISER APPLICATION/ IMPORT  GRADE ‘B’ STATUS FOR SHELLFISH FLESH  “EXCELLENT” STANDARD FOR DESIGNATED BATHING WATERS  85% “GOOD” OR “BETTER” EVALUATION OF WORKSHOPS  80% TAKE-UP OF ON-FARM ADVICE  A SOIL GUIDE FOR FARMERS – ‘KNOW YOUR AVON SOILS’