Major shake up in the farm subsidy system

Post-Brexit, the UK is shifting its agricultural subsidies to focus on land use and climate change rather than farm size. The government claims this new system will promote sustainable farming, but the agricultural sector still accounts for 9% of the UK's emissions, a figure unchanged for over a decade. The environment secretary is advocating for strategies like woodland creation and peatland restoration, which take time to impact. Farmers like Martin Hull in East Sussex are encouraged to manage wetlands for future incentives. However, the slow rollout of the new subsidy scheme, not fully effective until 2028, raises concerns about financing and potential gaps that could harm farmers' profitability. Ensuring these changes are successful is crucial for farmers, the food chain, and the climate.

What are some of the environmental restoration efforts mentioned?

What concerns are raised regarding the new subsidy scheme's rollout?