Defra unveils changes to Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and expanded SFI offer

Department says December payments will deliver nearly £300m into rural economy

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A new and improved Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme will open in 2025
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A new and improved Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme will open in 2025

A set of 'improved and optimised' farming schemes have been unveiled by Defra as it announces changes to Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) and 14 further Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options....

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