What environmental measures are open to farmers?
Farmers and land-owners will also benefit from measures designed to protect and enhance the environment under Axis 2. Financial support is available to farmers who wish to: encourage biodiversity and farm in a way that enhances the natural landscape; go organic; or plant new forests. The Less Favoured Areas Compensatory Allowance, which provides vital support to upland farmers, is also included. In total, this Axis is worth almost £390 million.
