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NPI Winter Stubble
Provides a food source for birds and small rodents.
Why?
Two options
For the full details on requirements for this action you should read the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Specifications for Non Productive Investments.
Implementation Notes
Stubble must be left in place until February 1st.
Additional guidance
• Barley stubble (particularly spring barley stubble) is more attractive to birds more than wheat stubble.
Good Locations:
Poor Locations:
Can I avail of this action on a field with a grassland scorecard?
No, this action is only available on tillage crops.
Can I sow Winter Cereals and avail of this NPI?
No, this NPI is only suitable for spring cereals, oilseed rape or linseed.
Can I make use of the straw incorporation scheme and avail of this NPI?
Yes, the Winter Stubble Action is compatible with the Straw Incorporation Measure.
Can the area be grazed with livestock?
Grazing is not permitted until February 1st the following year.
Can fertiliser be used?
Chemical or organic fertiliser cannot be applied to the stubble.
Can pesticides be used?
No, post harvest pesticides cannot be applied from harvest until the February 1st the following year.
