Encompass Ag Ltd
Services
Encompass Ag Ltd offers a wide range of services designed to enable farming businesses to maintain profitability and sustainability
Environmental Site Assessments
At Encompass Ag, our Environmental Site Assessments are recognised and accepted by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), the Environment Agency, and all major Farm Assurance Schemes as a fully comprehensive evaluation of environmental risk and compliance. Conducted by BASIS and FACTS qualified advisors, each assessment is designed to help landowners and managers identify potential environmental impacts and implement practical, compliant, and sustainable solutions. What’s Included: Our detailed report covers a wide range of environmental considerations, tailored to your specific site, including but not limited to: - Livestock placement and manure management - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies - Cover crop and land stewardship recommendations - Protection of watercourses from pollutants and runoff - Identification of high-risk areas with appropriate mitigation advice - Mapping of key features, hazards, and risk zones - Output & Delivery: You’ll receive a professionally generated report, available in both digital and hard copy formats. This includes annotated farm maps, risk assessments, and clear, actionable recommendations aligned with current environmental legislation and scheme requirements. Whether you’re working towards a new stewardship scheme, meeting assurance standards, or simply looking to future-proof your environmental practices, our site assessments provide the expert insight you need.
Nutrient/Manure Management Plans
At Encompass Ag, we provide bespoke Nutrient and Manure Management Plans through on-site visits tailored to your farm’s specific needs. Our holistic approach means we look at both your challenges and successes, ensuring you receive advice that is practical, compliant, and designed to improve productivity. Why a Nutrient Management Plan Matters: - Ensure compliance with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), the Environment Agency, and all major farm assurance schemes - Optimise fertiliser use for cost-effectiveness and efficiency - Support long-term soil health and environmental protection - Strengthen your position for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) payments - Receive expert, independent advice you can trust What’s Included Your tailored plan will provide: - Full nutrient budgeting for crops and livestock systems - Recommendations for fertiliser and manure applications - Advice on timing and placement to reduce waste and runoff - Guidance on compliance with legislation and scheme requirements - Practical strategies for maximising SFI returns The Encompass Ag Advantage All our plans are created by experienced, BASIS and FACTS qualified advisors, ensuring your recommendations are grounded in expertise and recognised by regulators. By combining compliance with practical on-farm benefits, we help you make the best use of inputs while protecting the environment. Book your Nutrient Management Plan today and take the next step towards compliance, efficiency, and sustainability.
Soil Management Plans
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farming and long-term sustainability. At Encompass Ag, our Soil Management Plans are designed to give you a clear understanding of your land while ensuring full compliance with scheme and audit requirements. Tailored to your specific farm and local conditions, these plans look beyond the soil itself to consider surrounding environmental impacts and farming zones. This holistic approach ensures you not only protect your soils but also strengthen compliance and unlock financial opportunities. Why Choose a Soil Management Plan? - Ensure compliance with farm assurance schemes and environmental standards - Fully compatible with the SFI SAM1 option, helping you maximise payments -Support cash flow and farm investment by covering the costs — and then some - Gain expert recommendations from BASIS and FACTS qualified advisors - Be prepared for audits with easy access to both digital and hard copy reports What’s Included Your plan provides a detailed breakdown of your soils and practical steps for improvement, including: - Soil classifications – know your land type and capabilities - Soil index levels – benchmark fertility and nutrient availability - Cropping history and recommendations – understand how cropping impacts soil health - Organic matter assessments – build resilience and long-term productivity - Risk factors – identify risks linked to soil type and cropping, with clear mitigation advice Professional, Practical, Compliant All reports are professionally prepared and include tailored recommendations aligned with current legislation and scheme requirements. By combining compliance with on-farm practicality, our Soil Management Plans help you safeguard your soils, unlock scheme payments, and future-proof your farming system. Contact Encompass Ag today to book your Soil Management Plan and ensure your soils are working harder for your business.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Effective pest, weed, and disease control is essential for both productivity and compliance. At Encompass Ag, we provide tailored Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plans designed around your farm’s cropping, current challenges, and long-term sustainability goals.
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is one of the key government schemes designed to reward farmers for managing their land in ways that benefit the environment, improve resilience, and support long-term sustainability. For many businesses, it’s not just about environmental good practice — it’s also an important way to boost revenue and strengthen cash flow. At Encompass Ag, we specialise in helping farms make the most of SFI opportunities. From identifying the right actions for your land to preparing compliant evidence, we ensure you maximise payments while keeping the process straightforward and stress-free. Why Work With Encompass Ag? - Proven experience helping farms successfully apply for and benefit from SFI - Expert guidance from BASIS and FACTS qualified advisors - Up-to-date knowledge of the latest SFI rules, options, and payment structures - Tailored advice that matches your farm’s unique setup and objectives - Ongoing support to adapt plans as schemes evolve How We Can Help Our SFI services are designed to ensure you get the best possible outcome for your business: - Scheme eligibility checks – making sure you know what you can claim for - Action planning – selecting the right SFI options (such as SAM1, IPM4 and others) to suit your farm - Application support – helping you prepare and submit accurate, compliant applications - Evidence gathering – providing reports, maps, and records to meet scheme requirements - Maximising returns – ensuring the payments you receive cover costs and contribute to farm profitability Always Ahead of the Curve SFI is an evolving scheme, with updates and new opportunities being released regularly. At Encompass Ag, we monitor these changes closely so you don’t have to. By staying ahead of the curve, we ensure your farm is always in the best position to access funding, adapt to new requirements, and secure long-term benefits from the scheme. Contact Encompass Ag today to discuss how we can help you unlock the full potential of the Sustainable Farming Incentive and strengthen your business for the future.
Precision Farming Solutions
Unlock greater efficiency and profitability with a tailored precision farming upgrade. By applying inputs exactly where they’re needed, precision technologies can help reduce waste, increase yields, and enhance overall farm performance. Many of these upgrades are eligible for government grants or funding support, helping to offset initial investment costs or subsidise equipment use. Common examples include: - Upgrading combines with yield monitoring systems - Implementing variable-rate fertiliser spreaders and sensors - Adopting camera-guided spot-spraying systems to reduce herbicide usage At the core of our service is a commitment to maximising your return on investment. Through our strategic partnership with FieldCraft Technologies UK Ltd, we provide fully independent and expert precision farming advice. We’ll work with you to assess your current setup, define clear objectives, and develop a customised implementation plan. Our goal is to ensure you invest in the right technologies for your business while taking full advantage of available grants and funding opportunities.