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<p>The Government has pledged to continue to commit the same cash total in funds for
farm support until the end of this Parliament, expected in 2022. This includes all
funding provided for farm support under both Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 of the current
Common Agricultural Policy. We are working across Government to develop future funding
arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>We will phase out Direct Payments in England during an
agricultural transition period, giving time for farmers to adjust. We plan to start
reducing payments in 2021. We aim to phase out Direct Payments completely by the end
of the transition period, with the last payments being made for the 2027 scheme year.</p><p>
</p><p>A new Environmental Land Management system will be the cornerstone of our agricultural
policy in England after we leave the EU. Elements of the new system are being trialled
and tested before being piloted. The National Pilot is scheduled to launch in 2021.
The full system will be rolled out in 2024.</p><p> </p><p>Due to the environmental
quality of upland areas, upland farmers will be well placed to benefit from the new
Environmental Land Management system which will reward land managers for the public
goods they deliver and provide an income stream.</p><p> </p>
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