
Applications Open for 2026 Grassland Derogations
The NVZ grassland derogation application window for 2026 is now open until 31 December 2025, allowing farms in NVZs to apply to raise their whole-farm nitrogen limit to 250 kg/ha.
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The NVZ grassland derogation application window for 2026 is now open until 31 December 2025, allowing farms in NVZs to apply to raise their whole-farm nitrogen limit to 250 kg/ha.

All sheep and goat keepers in England and Wales are required to record the number of sheep and goats on their holding(s) on the 1st of December every year.

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed that Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) payments for 2025 will start in December 2025.