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04

Mar 2021

Environment
Environment

Nidderdale farmers urged to apply for EU successor grants

Published: 4 Mar 2021, 11:38 GMT

Updated: 4 Mar 2021, 11:52 GMT

by John Plummer

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The EU's Basic Payment Scheme reduces payments this year and phases out completely by 2027. Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is offering free guidance to help farmers and land managers with the transition.

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Haymaking by David Tolcher. Pic Nidderdale AONB

Farmers and land managers in Nidderdale are being urged to access new grants as European Union subsidies are phased out.

Payments through the EU's Basic Payment Scheme, which supports farmers, reduce this year and will be phased out completely by 2027.

Applying for Countryside Stewardship can maintain payments during the transition to the government’s new Environmental Land Management scheme.

Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is offering free guidance to help farmers and land managers with the transition.

Marian Wilby, Nidderdale AONB land management team leader, will host four free online webinars for farmers and landowners in March, along with Farming and Wildlife Adviser, Claire Foster.

Ms Wilby said:

“It’s actually quite daunting for farmers to do their day jobs and keep up with the changes and bureaucracy.
"Our aim, via e-newsletters and free webinars, is to keep farmers fully informed and up-to-date, as well as answer any of their questions on the new grant schemes to help farmers and land managers keep payments coming in during this transition period.”





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The webinars will cover Countryside Stewardship options, as well as the latest updates on the Environmental Land Management scheme, which will promote nature-friendly farming practices, and the new Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme due to launch this year.

Ms Wilby added:

“Due to this upcoming transition, our land management team is extremely busy, and it may not be possible to help everyone in the AONB on a one-to-one basis.
"Attending one of our free workshops will help you decide what options are available for you.”


These changes have an impact on all land management practices, including farming, moorland management and woodland creation and management.

Under the new schemes, farmers and land managers will be paid grants to improve the natural environment, animal health and welfare, and reduce carbon emissions.

Farmers and land managers in Nidderdale AONB can register for the webinars by calling 01768 868615 or emailing admin@thefarmernetwork.co.uk

Webinar dates
March 8 7.30pm – Upland Focus

March 11 7.30pm – Mixed Farming

March 15 7.30pm – Upland Focus

March 18 7.30pm – Upland Focus