Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 117185
Countryside Stewardship Scheme
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Question
Ben Maguire
Liberal Democrat — North Cornwall
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how her Department is supporting farmers who cannot afford the costs of feasibility studies (e.g. PA2 for a feasibility study) which prevents them from accessing the Countryside Stewar
Answer
Dame Angela EaglePayment for completion of feasibility studies can be claimed as soon as the work has been completed. The PA2 grant funds 100% of the costs of completing the study and so farmers and land managers will receive payments back for all costs incurred.