Rishi highlighted the vital role family farms play in preserving rural landscapes and nature recovery in the House of Commons.
Rishi also stressed the importance of continued support through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) scheme.
Speaking in Parliament, Rishi referenced his visit to New Sheepfold Farm in Ingleby Greenhow, Great Ayton, where he witnessed firsthand how the Day family is successfully diversifying their farm. Their efforts have been supported by funding through the FiPL scheme and North York Moors National Park Authority.
The FiPL scheme allowed for the creation of wildlife ponds and scrapes at New Sheepfold Farm and funded soil health surveys to improve grassland production.
Rishi welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the FiPL programme for an additional year, until March 2026, recognising its value in helping farms in areas such as the Dales and Moors remain resilient and sustainable. He urged Ministers to keep family farms at the forefront of their minds.
The Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme, introduced by the last Government in 2021, provides funding to projects that enhance nature recovery, climate resilience and biodiversity.
