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Countryside Stewardship Scheme

Asked by Patrick SpencerConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 December 2025UIN 93274

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many Countryside Stewardship agreements will end in each of the next six months.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

There are almost 5,820 Countryside Stewardship (CS) Agreements that are due to expire within the next six months (November 25 – April 26). This figure covers all Countryside Stewardship Agri-environment schemes, including Mid-Tier, Higher-Tier, Capital Agreements and Wildlife Offers.

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