Now the UK is no longer part of the EU, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) no longer applies. Each of the Devolved nations are free to set their own agricultural support. In England this will see a period of radical change in support – known as the Agricultural Transition. Over the next 7 years the Basic Payment will be phased out, so that by 2028 there will be no direct payments. This will be replaced mainly via a new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme but their will be other funding available to help increase agricultural productivity, animal welfare, skills & training. Andersons has produced a concise guide to the changes in English Farm Support as a result of the Agricultural Transition. This can be found via Future Farm Support
