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<p>The Agriculture Bill is part of the Government’s programme of critical legislation
to deliver a smooth departure from the EU. We will create an ambitious new system
based on paying “public money for public goods” including improving air and water
quality and habitats for wildlife.</p><p> </p><p>Due to the environment and cultural
and natural heritage of upland areas, fell farmers like those in Northumberland will
be well placed to benefit from the new system which will reward farmers for the public
value of the goods they provide.</p><p> </p><p>A smooth and gradual seven year transition
away from the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy will mean that farmers and land managers
can plan ahead. The Government has already pledged to continue to support farmers
financially by committing the same cash total in funds for farm support until the
end of this Parliament.</p><p> </p><p>As any responsible Government would, we are
also preparing for the possibility of no deal, which is why we have contingency plans
in place to minimise disruption for the food and farming sector as much as possible.</p>
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