The Agriculture Bill will allow the Government to introduce ambitious new land management schemes in England, based on the principle of “public money for public goods”, so that they can “reward farmers and land managers who protect our environment, improve animal welfare and produce high quality food in a more sustainable way, so says the Department of The Environment.”
Environmentally-friendly farming and food production can go hand in hand, and the Bill supports farmers to do what they do best – produce high-quality, home-grown food and goods.
The Agriculture Bill also provides the legislative framework for a seven year agricultural transition, giving farmers time to adapt to the new system.
On Wednesday 13 May, MPs voted electronically on the legislation in its last Commons stages before it moves to the Lords. This step means that the Bill is on track to pass by the summer, “so we can start to move to new, fairer, agricultural policies for our farmers.”
