Countryside Stewardship / Farming Equipment and Technology Fund(FETF) 2025

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP - MID TIER AGREEMENTS - EXTENSION OFFER

DEFRA have today announced that they are to offer a one-year extension to Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier Agreements. These are for Agreements that started on the 01 January 2021 and are set to expire on 31 December 2025.

This offer is being put in place whilst DEFRA develop a reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 scheme.

About the extension:

• The extension will mean that your agreement will end on 31 December 2026.
• Your agreement will be the same as it has been and will continue under the same rules, terms and conditions as your existing agreement.
• You will not be able to add, remove or replace options or capital items.
• Any capital works that have not been completed and paid for by the time the extension starts will be removed from the Agreement.
• Options and supplements with a duration of less than 5 years cannot be extended.

If you are eligible for this extension the RPA will be in contact with you in the coming weeks.

For more information, or if you believe you may be eligible for this extension, please don't hesitate to contact a member of the team on 01652 653669 and we will be more than happy to help.

Countryside Stewardship – Higher Tier

Countryside Stewardship has provided funding for farmers and land managers over the last several years enabling management of land to protect, restore or enhance the environment, whilst also aiming to alleviate the effects of climate change.    Currently applications for Countryside Stewardship are closed, with no indication of when they may re-open.

The Government have announced that an improved CS Higher Tier Scheme will become available in Summer 2025.

DDM Agriculture has extensive experience in helping our clients to; 

a) identify the correct level of scheme or funding package for their business;

b) apply for the appropriate level of scheme; and

c) advise in the delivery of all levels of scheme funded by the Countryside Stewardship scheme.

If you wish to ask us any questions related to the Countryside Stewardship scheme or wish to apply then please get in touch.