Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 85532

Countryside Stewardship Scheme: Buckinghamshire

Tabled: 27 October 2025

Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Callum Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department plans to take to ensure that farmers in Buckinghamshire can transition smoothly from Countryside Stewardship to the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

On the 15 October 2025 we announced a one-year extension to more than 5,000 farmers with Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements expiring on 31 December this year. This targeted, time-limited extension is being offered whilst we develop the reformed S...

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