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Countryside Stewardship Scheme

Asked by Aphra BrandrethConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 39266

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to open the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier in summer 2025.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Defra announced on 11 December 2024 that the full Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme guidance will be published before applications open in summer 2025.

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