Selaine Saxby MP, said: “In North Devon, like so many parts of England, farmers are taking steps towards net zero and nature friendly practices. But for too long they have been taken for granted, left to face the growing pressures of extreme weather and increasing costs, driven in large part by gas prices.
“A new system that encourages net zero practices can make sure farmers are rewarded by future private carbon markets, and by the Government’s farming payments. The poorest and smallest farms – often those with greater potential to store carbon and restore nature – could be the ones that benefit most. A key job in the in-tray of the next Prime Minister will be continuing to roll out these changes to the farming system. This will underpin farmers’ incomes, increase British food security, and help achieve net zero.”
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