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Outlook 2021: Farm policy and funding Caroline Ingamells 16 December 2020 >More in
Farm support will dominate the agenda in 2021, with payments linked to environmental improvements.
Two government policies in particular will shape the future for farming – the Environment Bill and Part 2 of Defra’s National Food Strategy.
Lack of information on transition to new schemes is causing frustration
Environment Bill air and water quality measures will demand more of farming
Basic Payment Scheme
Since Anderson’s Outlook 2021 was written, Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) reduction rates for English claimants have been announced through to 2024. However, more information is needed on delinking of the BPS from land and lump sum payments, according to Andersons consultant Caroline Ingamells.