Rural Payments Agency
March 15
14:13
2023
Details
From 1 January 2023, you can exit your current Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Environmental Stewardship (ES) HLS agreement, without repayment, to apply for a new land management scheme.
You still need to meet the scheme rules and deadlines, including submitting a valid application, receiving, and accepting an agreement offer. The new agreement must offer equivalent or greater environmental benefits than your current agreement.
Read the updated CS terms and conditions for more information.
Read the updated ES terms and conditions for more information.