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Government introduces ‘biggest upgrade’ to UK farming schemes since leaving EU

8th Jan 2024 - 06:00
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The ‘biggest upgrade’ to the UK’s farming schemes since leaving the European Union has been set out by the Environment Secretary Steve Barclay at the Oxford Farming Conference, which took place on Thursday 4th January 2024.

The updates include funding uplifts, streamlined application processes, enhanced environmental incentives and support for the roll out of new technology.

These changes will provide further support for British farmers, strengthening supply chains and helping deliver the Government’s commitment to continue to produce at least 60% of the food we eat in the UK.

Barclay said: “Farmers do the essential job of keeping Britain fed. That’s why I’ll back British farmers and help support farming businesses. We have listened to farmers’ feedback and set out the biggest upgrades to our farming schemes since leaving the EU, with more money, more choice and more trust to support domestic food production whilst also protecting the environment.

“We’re also making it easier for farmers of every farm type and size to enter the schemes, and I encourage everyone to take a look at how you can join the thousands of other farmers and land managers who are already receiving our backing through the schemes.”

Written by
Edward Waddell