Policy paper

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

Information for farmers, foresters and land managers about Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 21 May 2024

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

Documents

Information for farmers, foresters and land managers about Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

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Annex A: Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier actions 

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Annex B: Indicative list of Sustainable Farming Incentive actions available in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

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Details

We are simplifying how we offer our Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes for farmers. 

Previously, we had separate Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid Tier and Higher Tier schemes, for different types of actions and agreements. 

From July, you’ll be able to apply for actions that were in SFI and CS Mid Tier through the expanded SFI offer.  

This information sets out when you’ll be able to apply for the CS Higher Tier offer and what improvements have been made.  

Published 21 May 2024