Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 114545

Sustainable Farming Incentive: Organic Farming

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Sarah Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to retain dedicated payment rates for (a) organic conversion and (b) organic maintenance within the revised Sustainable Farming Incentive.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

Yes, recent announcements have confirmed that DEFRA is retaining dedicated payment rates for organic conversion. Defra has also confirmed that it is removing three actions relating to maintenance of organic land; however, organic farmers will be able to a...

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