Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Countryside Stewardship Scheme
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to farm support schemes on participation in Countryside Stewardship agreements.
- Answer
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The Government's environmental land management schemes have been developed to support delivery of the ambitious goals set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan, with farmers and land managers playing a critical role in achieving these outcomes.
To support the continued delivery of Environmental Land Management agreements, including Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier, Defra has introduced temporary adjustments that provide additional flexibility to support the delivery of CSHT. Agreement holders using these temporary measures must continue to meet all other scheme and legal requirements and return to the original requirements once conditions allow.
We do not expect recent changes to farm support schemes to reduce participation in Countryside Stewardship agreements.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 25025
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Agriculture Government assistance Countryside stewardship scheme
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- 2026-09-18 15:00:26 +0100
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