The removal of the Basic Payment Scheme and introduction of the new Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS) is one of the most significant changes to UK agriculture in a generation. There are three new schemes being introduced over the new few years, starting with the Sustainable Farming Incentive, with applications opening to all farmers and land managers later in 2022.

During this episode of the Agronomy Matters podcast we hear from two speakers who can explain a bit more about what these schemes are all about, how it will impact UK agriculture and what opportunities it will provide for farmers and land managers:

Tom Lewis, who works at Defra as part of the team developing the Environmental Land Management Schemes, outlines what Defra are trying to achieve through ELMS and how it will help farmers produce food and enhance the wider environment at the same time.

Teresa Meadows, Head of Environment, Audit and Public Affairs highlights what BASIS are doing to provide training and professional development opportunities focussed on environmental management and sustainable farming practices.

Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to find out how to claim one BASIS CPD point for listening.

Click here to see more information on the NEW Principles of Sustainable Land Management Course Information