Navigating the Agricultural Transition

What does the new Labour government mean for farming businesses in our region?

The new government has been elected midway through the agricultural transition in England. 2024 Basic Payment Scheme receipts will be at least 50% of the pre-cut 2020 rates, and new Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes are up and running.

They have said they will continue to roll out and improve the Environmental Land Management schemes, including the Sustainable Farming Incentive expanded offer.

During these two-hour sessions you will hear directly from:

- Future Farming Resilience Fund Representatives - NIAB
- The Forestry Commission
- Representatives from Defra including Catchment Sensitive Farming and the Rural Payments Agency
- CLA experts who will discuss what the latest policy developments could mean for you and provide practical advice

There will also be opportunities for CLA members to raise specific questions with all the speakers.

29 October -   9.00 - 11.30am Driffield RUFC Clubhouse  Book here
2.00 - 4.30pm Scotch Corner HotelBook here

30 October  - 9.00 - 11.30am Hexham Auction Mart Book here
2.00 - 4.30pm Westmorland Showground Book here

Agenda

- Registration with tea, coffee and biscuits

- Introduction from Harriet Ranson CLA North Director

- Overview of changes: understanding the option and impacts with Cameron Hughes CLA Senior Land Use and Policy Adviser

- Future Farming Resilience Fund case study by NIAB

- Brief updates by:

1. Forestry Commission 

2. Representatives from Defra including Catchment Sensitive Farming and the Rural Payments Agency (TBC)

- Q & A Session with Speakers

- Discussion and Advice Session 

- Final comments from Harriet Ranson CLA North Director