Farm Subsidy Direct Payments to End by 2027
Farm subsidies in England will be phased out over 7 years (announced Wednesday this week), ending 2027, under plans outlined in the governments Agriculture Bill. Direct payments will be replaced with a new system of ‘public money for public goods’ largely based on rewarding farmers who undertake environmental measures. Direct payments for 2019 and 2020 will be made on the same basis, but will start to be phased out from 2021. Most farmers will see a reduction to their payments during the transition:
- Up to £30k – 5% reduction
- £30k-£50k – 10%
- £50k-£150k – 20%
- Over £150k – 25%
A pilot Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme will begin next year, with Defra working with farmers to design, develop and trial the new approach. This will include funding for farmers who collaborate on R&D projects, e.g. soil health or sustainable livestock farming.
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Ellie Hammett FCCA
Manager
Ellie started with Evolution ABS in April 2010 and became a fully qualified as a Chartered Certified accountant in December 2015. Ellie manages a portfolio of agricultural clients and enjoys assisting clients in all aspects of accountancy and taxation.
Ellie grew up on her parents’ dairy farm in Dorset before her family moved to Devon in 1998. She now lives with her husband and two boys on their family beef, sheep and arable farm in East Devon.
In her spare time (although with two young sons, this is rare!), Ellie enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoys the odd bit of retail therapy when time allows. She spends a lot of time outside with the boys, who currently share the same passion for farming as their Dad!
Ellie can be contacted in the office on Mondays – Thursdays.