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Sustainable Farming Incentive: Environment Protection

Asked by Dr Ellie ChownsGreen PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 120215

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the current Sustainable Farming Incentive break clause on farmers’ ability to effectively plan environmental improvements.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) does not include a break clause.

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