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Environmental Land Management Schemes

Lords · Question HL709 · Tabled 3 Sep 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Cromwell

To ask His Majesty's Government what specific steps they are taking to enable farmers and land managers to plan long-term on the basis of clarity on the future of financial support for environmental schemes, including transitioning from existing ones.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 16 Sep 2024

We know farmers require stability in order to make long-term plans. We said we would provide stability for farmers and we are delivering on this commitment. We have confirmed that the first Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements of the 2024 offer are no...