Defra exploring 'best fit' for agriculture after Brexit
That was the message from Defra Farm Minister George Eustice during the latest session of a House of Lords investigation into the implications of Brexit for agriculture.
He said Defra had been exploring successful methods behind farm support systems employed around the globe, as well as the merit of individual agri and environmental schemes already in place, to determine a “best fit” for the UK.
“We don’t want any cliff edges for farmers. We want an orderly transition,” added Mr Eustice.
“What some countries like the US and Canada have done is look at policies for government-backed insurance schemes, counter cyclical disaster payments or incentives to help farmers set money asides for a rainy day – a range of policies that all help farmers to manage risk.”
source: pressandjournal.co.uk
