Land at New Barn Farm - Grazing Licence available for 15.88 acres of organic land.
DESCRIPTION
A single parcel of gently sloping permanent pasture which extends to approximately 15.88 acres and is suitable for grazing.
The land is certified as Organic with the Soil Association and is within a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
Further organic land is available on similar terms in the near vicinity.
SITUATION
The land is situated just to the north of Foxcote and approximately 1.5 miles to the south west of Andoversford in the county of Gloucestershire. The land benefits from access via the A436.
LETTING OPPORTUNITY
The land is available initially on an annual Grazing Licence with the land potentially then available on a longer-term basis for the right Licensee/Tenant.
Enquiries from all farmers, whether currently certified as Organic or not, are welcomed as there may be opportunity for the land to be grazed by non-organic animals for a period of 120 days per calendar year.
The Landowner reserves the right to set a date for Best and Final offers.
ORGANIC STATUS
The land is certified as Organic through the Soil Association. The successful Licensee must comply with the organic standards at all times so as to not affect the Landowners certification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is currently within a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme ending on the 31st December 2023. The following options apply to the parcel(s) of land:
- BE3 – Management of hedgerows
- GS2 – Permanent grassland with very low inputs
- OT1 – Organic land management – improved permanent grassland
Not all the options apply to all parcels, please contact us for further information. The Licensee will be required to meet the management requirements.
SERVICES
Mains water is connected.