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<p>Upland farmers are eligible to receive payments under the Common Agricultural Policy's
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). We will pay Direct Payments for the 2019 scheme year on
the same basis as for 2018 and plan to allocate the money paid in Direct Payments
for 2020 in much the same way that we do now.</p><p> </p><p>Upland farmers can also
apply for a Countryside Stewardship agreement, and many receive support through Countryside
Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship. The current round of Countryside Stewardship
is open for applications until 31 July. This includes a specific Wildlife offer for
Upland farmers. Capital grants are also available through the Hedgerow and Boundaries
grant, which closed for applications on 3 May.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has also
pledged to continue to commit the same cash total in funds for farm support until
the end of the Parliament, expected in 2022. The figure includes all EU and Exchequer
funding provided for farm support under both Pillar 1 and Pillar 2. Furthermore, all
Pillar 2 agreements signed by 31 December 2020 will be funded for their lifetime.</p>
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