Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what support they plan to give, if any, to farmers with Countryside Stewardship (1) Mid-Tier, and (2) Higher-Tier, agreements which expire in December 2026 who have not secured a sustainable farming incentive 2027 agreement.

Farmers with expiring Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements may be able to apply for future environmental land management offers, including a planned SFI27 offer, where they meet eligibility criteria. Natural England is contacting Higher-Tier customers whose agreements expire in December 2026 to discuss options, including renewed agreements.