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AUNE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (ACA) ‘Conserving the Devonshire Avon from source to sea’ www.aca.aveton-gifford.co.uk.

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1 AUNE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (ACA) ‘Conserving the Devonshire Avon from source to sea’ www.aca.aveton-gifford.co.uk

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

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

4 Contributions to agricultural run-off Landscape risks CSFI Avon

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Contributions to agricultural run-off Management CSFI Avon

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

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

14 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

15 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

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20 FUNDING  £25850 – DEFRA (incl. VAT)  £3600 – AONB Sustainable Development Fund  £1200 – ACA  £30650 - TOTAL

21 CSFI Avon SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

22 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

23 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

24 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

25 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

26 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

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

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30 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES

31 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO 4 3 - & bugs

32 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO 4 3 - & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds

33 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO 4 3 - & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds  Protect shellfish water from pathogens

34 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO 4 3 - & bugs  Reduce the impact of siltation on fish spawning grounds  Protect shellfish water from pathogens  Reduce sediment, nutrients & pathogens in bathing waters

35 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO 4 3 - & 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

36 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO 4 3 - & 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

37 CSFI Avon EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Improve water quality in the river by reducing NO 3 -, PO 4 3 - & 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

38 CSFI Avon TARGETS FOR SUCCESS

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

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

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

42 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

43 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

44 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

45 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

46 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’

47 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’

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