The Agricultural Transition Plan involves phasing out Basic Payment Scheme in favour of new subsidies which incentivise the delivery of environment, animal health and welfare, and carbon emission improvements.
This, alongside planning policy and a drive towards net zero has presented farmers with various opportunities involving (non-exhaustive):
- Environmental Land Management schemes
- Woodland Creation
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Nutrient Neutrality
Where these land-based opportunities can work synergetically with a holistic estate strategy we can help implement these schemes.