UK Government proposed new farming scheme coming under criticism as not providing value for money

The video discusses the concerns of tenant farmers and small family farms about the future, particularly regarding the new government payment scheme. Farmers are uncertain about how the scheme will affect food production and their incomes. The current direct payment system, based on land ownership, will be replaced by a scheme focusing on sustainability and landscape recovery. MPs have raised concerns about the feasibility of maintaining food production levels with reduced land use. The government argues that farm incomes have improved post-Brexit, but farmers demand more details to plan effectively. They urge the government to collaborate on a sustainable way forward.

What is the main concern of tenant farmers and small family farms regarding the new payment scheme?

• The focus on food production

• The emphasis on technology in farming

• The increase in direct payments

• The lack of information about the scheme

What does the new payment scheme propose to include funding for?

• Increased land ownership

• Landscape recovery projects

• Higher import tariffs

• Advanced farming machinery

What is the concern raised by MPs about the new scheme?

• It will increase food production

• It will reduce the amount of land in production

• It will lead to higher food prices

• It will focus too much on technology

By how much will direct payments to farmers reduce over the next three years?

• 70%

• 55%

• 40%

• 25%

What is the government's stance on the concerns raised by MPs?

• They plan to increase direct payments

• They will halt the new scheme

• They believe farm incomes have improved

• They agree with the concerns