Not at all like the prescriptive methodology of the present national agri-environment plans – which pay a level rate for moves made as opposed to results accomplished – the 34 farmers partaking in the Payment by Results pilot have had the opportunity to pick how they deal with their property to improve the environment.

Another report distributed today by undertaking accomplices Natural England and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority demonstrates these farmers have recorded 43% expanded score for number and decent variety of seed bearing plants than close by destinations under regular financing plans – giving a rich food source to farmland winged animals throughout the winter months.

The preliminary regions for species-rich glades likewise recorded a more prominent number of significant plant species, for example, pignut and eyebright, profiting bumblebees, butterflies and winged creatures. Taking an interest farmers have likewise announced they felt progressively persuaded to deal with their territory such that improves nature.

The report finishes up the outcome based methodology has “considerable potential” for the plan of things to come Environmental Land Management scheme – the administration’s future vision for cultivating outside the EU.

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers stated:

“I am greatly encouraged by how well the results-based approach has worked under this pilot. It sends a clear message we should be giving farmers and land managers greater flexibility and autonomy to deliver the best results for the environment that go hand in hand with their farming business.

“For too long our farmers have been subject to the red tape of the Common Agricultural Policy which has impeded innovation and stifled productivity. As we leave the EU we have a fantastic opportunity to create an ambitious new system that rewards farmers for public goods we all value.”

Normal England Chair Tony Juniper stated:

“Today’s report shows that if we support our farmers with the right kind of training and guidance then we can achieve really positive results for wildlife. Farmers must be front and centre in efforts to restore the natural environment and these results reveal huge potential for the future.

“Meeting farmers in Wensleydale today I have been struck by the resourcefulness and passion this pilot has inspired to deliver for nature on working farms.

“The results-based approach has seen clear objectives being met and exceeded by farmers who have worked in the way that works best for their whole farm.”

The pilot was taken off toward the beginning of 2016 crosswise over two zones in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire and in Norfolk and Suffolk in the east of England with clear environmental destinations to coordinate the necessities of every territory. Through the pilot, guidance and instructional courses have been given by Natural England and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Deputy Chair and rancher Neil Heseltine stated:

“This report shows that a “payment by results” approach can produce fantastic environmental benefits as well as strengthening trust between farmers and government agencies.

“The project has demonstrated just how important it is to have trusted local advisers who can provide the training and support to empower and incentivise the farmers, enabling them to farm in a way that’s a success for their business and for nature.”

“We’re absolutely delighted that Defra is now directly funding an extension of the original EU-funded pilots for a further two and a half years. That will give time to refine the approach and to use the expertise of farmers in the Yorkshire Dales to help to shape future environmental policy.”