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Higher Level Stewardship scheme gets £30m payment boost

Defra announces rate increase to reward nature-friendly farming

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Uplands farmers are set to benefit from a £30m payment boost
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Uplands farmers are set to benefit from a £30m payment boost

Payment rates for the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme are set to rise in what Defra has termed a ‘£30 million boost' for nature-friendly farming practices. From January 1, 2025, payment rates...

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