The Actions introduced in 2023 will remain available for 2024, with increased payment rates for some standards applying with immediate effect for both current and new agreement holders.
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Expected this summer, the new Actions will include ‘creation’ Actions supporting the creation of habitats, but also more ‘maintenance’ actions to pay farmers already maintaining existing habitats. Other Actions will incentivise the use of precision farming technology to reduce costly pesticide and fertiliser use. There is more detail to come, but DEFRA have announced the following ‘High Priority for 2024’ Actions.
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It has been well documented that BPS payments in years 2024 to 2027 will not be based on what you are farming but what you claimed in years 2020 to 2022.
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The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund has re-opened for applications. This year there are three grant themes:
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