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<p>We estimate that there are currently around 250 solar farms in the UK, and with
numerous others in the planning system, we estimate there will be over 1000 by the
end of the decade. This would remove a large amount of farmland from agricultural
production. While some developers claim as part of their planning applications that
they intend to graze livestock under solar panels, in practice many are reluctant
to allow livestock to be co-located with expensive capital equipment. Land covered
by solar panels can no longer have agricultural production as the primary activity
on it and is therefore not eligible for the BPS payments.</p><p> </p>
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