Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 120215

Sustainable Farming Incentive: Environment Protection

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Green PartyNorth Herefordshire

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.

Answer

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