Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 39266

Countryside Stewardship Scheme

Tabled: 18 March 2025

Answered: 24 March 2025

Question

Aphra Brandreth

Conservative — Chester South and Eddisbury

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.

Answer

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.