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Written question asked by Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Sustainable Farming Incentive: Organic Farming

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the new Sustainable Farming Incentive offer will include long-term organic maintenance payments that take into account the level of similar payments offered in the EU and devolved Administrations.

Answer

Defra reviews environmental scheme approaches used internationally, including those in the EU and the devolved nations, to inform our thinking. However, the department ultimately designs and implement schemes that we believe are most appropriate for England.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114546
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Organic farming Sustainable farming incentive
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk