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<p>We are consulting on our proposed lump sum exit scheme, including the eligibility
criteria that will apply. The consultation runs until 11 August 2021. We think our
proposed scheme will provide a helpful option for some farmers who wish to exit the
industry. We are seeking views on likely uptake via our consultation.</p><p> </p><p>We
intend to replace the Basic Payment Scheme with delinked payments in 2024. When payments
are delinked, recipients won’t have to farm the land to receive the payments until
they have been phased out by the end of 2027. Eligibility for delinked payments will
be based on a reference period. Our consultation seeks views on what this reference
period should be.</p><p> </p><p>Our consultation can be found here: <a href="https://consult.defra.gov.uk/agricultural-policy/lump-sum-and-delinked-payments-england/"
target="_blank">https://consult.defra.gov.uk/agricultural-policy/lump-sum-and-delinked-payments-england/</a>.</p>
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