Farming Practices: Sustainable Farming Incentive Debate
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Earl Russell
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Farming Practices: Sustainable Farming Incentive
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
It is absolutely right that farmers need clarity and certainty, which is why we have brought in the 25-year farming road map. With regard to larger farmers, that is also why, from September, the SFI will be open to all farms. We are trying to encourage farms that had not previously taken part to come forward and be supported by the Government.
Earl Russell (LD)
We certainly do not see larger farmers as the enemy, but we are aware that small farms have particular problems in accessing these grants. So I kindly ask the Minister: what further measures are the Government taking to make sure that smaller farmers have the skills and the ability to access these grants?