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    Defra launches scheme to support farmers who wish to leave the industry

    Simon KingBy Simon KingApril 13, 2022Updated:April 18, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Farmers in England who wish to leave the industry can now apply for the new Lump Sum Exit Scheme, which the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, said will provide a payment so they can exit the sector in a managed way.

    In return, farmers will be expected to either rent or sell their land or surrender their tenancy in order to create opportunities for new entrants and farmers wishing to expand their businesses.

    The scheme, which is open for applications until Friday, September 30, 2022, follows a public consultation and builds on evidence that some farmers would like to retire or leave the industry but have found it difficult to do so for financial reasons.

    The exit payment provided to eligible applicants will be based on the average direct payments made to the farmer for the 2019 to 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) years. This reference figure will be capped at £42,500 and multiplied by 2.35 to calculate the lump sum, meaning that farmers could receive up to around £100,000.

    Environment Secretary George Eustice said: “The decision to retire or exit the industry can be extremely difficult and is frequently postponed. The purpose of the Lump Sum Exit Scheme is to assist farmers who want to exit the industry to do so in a planned way that provides them with the means to make a meaningful choice about their future.

    “The scheme will also free up land for new entrants to farming, and we will be saying more about our new entrants scheme shortly.”

    Details of the Lump Sum Exit Scheme guidance, including how to apply, can be found HERE.

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