Agriculture

Question 1

What changes to the SFI scheme came in 2024

Answer 1

• Increase in actions to choose from now 102 options. 22 staying from 2023 roll out 57 coming from CCS and 23 new options
• Some new options no till, dry stone wall maintenance and moorland option

Question 2

Advantages and disadvantages of min till

Answer 2

Adv
- Reduced soil erosion
- Increased organic matter
- Increased water retention
- Protects the soil
Dis
- The cost of changing can be high
- Parts for machinery isn’t readily available
- Slug burden can increase due to trash being left on the surface

Question 3

What is the global goal for greenhouse gas emissions

Answer 3

Net zero by 2050

Question 4

Current Cost per Tonne for
Feed Wheat
Milling Wheat
Feed Barley
Malting Barley
Rape
Beans

Answer 4

Feed Wheat - £180/tonne
Milling Wheat - £224/tonne
Feed Barley - £154/tonne
Malting Barley - £
Rape - £403/tonne
Beans - £219/tonne

Question 5

Explain what DEFRA have announced with the BPS

Answer 5

Announced in the 2024 budget that payments will delinked at a faster rate to unable farmers to apply for other schemes quicker