51AV视频

Expiring Countryside Stewardship agreements put environmental projects at risk

Thousands of farmers face uncertainty as their Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements are set to expire at the end of this year, the NFU has warned

Alex Black
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Expiring Countryside Stewardship agreements put environmental projects at risk

A Freedom of Information request to Defra has revealed 5,820 agreements will end in December, leaving farmers with no clear pathway forward. With the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Environment

Judicial review to challenge poultry farm expansion
Environment

Judicial review to challenge poultry farm expansion

Campaign group River Action accuses Natural Resources Wales of 'washing its hands' of pollution risks

Jane Thynne
clock 17 February 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Just Transition Commission must be grounded in realism and fairness says UFU
Environment

Just Transition Commission must be grounded in realism and fairness says UFU

The Ulster Farmers鈥� Union (UFU) has responded to DAERA progress on draft regulations to establish a Just Transition Commission, stressing that any transition must be grounded in what is genuinely achievable for farmers

Mia Willemsen
clock 08 February 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Beavers to be released in south-west England in bid to boost biodiversity
Environment

Beavers to be released in south-west England in bid to boost biodiversity

Defra says return is being carefully managed to minimise any potential conflict with farming and food production

Jane Thynne
clock 07 February 2026 鈥� 2 min read