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

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

clock • 3 min read
A new and improved Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme will open in 2025
Image:

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....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Business

M&S announces £2.1bn investment in British farming

M&S announces £2.1bn investment in British farming

Retailer unveils new 10-year contract deal for beef and lamb producers to secure high-quality produce and boost farmer confidence

clock 09 April 2026 • 2 min read
Concern over native breed support after register rethink

Concern over native breed support after register rethink

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) calls on Gov to safeguard payments for farmers

clock 09 April 2026 • 1 min read
Manufacturing company Autostructures UK enters administration after 68 years

Manufacturing company Autostructures UK enters administration after 68 years

The manufacturing company based in Telford appointed administrators at the end of March

clock 08 April 2026 • 2 min read