found out that farmers in the u.k are getting paid £350 a acre to not plant crops.
Will do moar research.
CONFIRMED - U.K GOVERNMENT IS PAYING FARMERS TO NOT GROW CROPS
Note: see link below, with a.i explaination.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-pay-more-to-farmers-who-protect-and-enhance-the-environment
U.K. Farmers' Incentivization to Abstain from Crop Cultivation
In the UK, farmers are compensated for not growing crops on certain areas of land, primarily for environmental and conservation purposes. This practice is part of the government’s efforts to maintain biodiversity, reduce pollution, and preserve natural habitats.
Examples:
Environmental Stewardship Scheme: The UK’s Rural Payments Agency (RPA) offers payments to farmers for managing their land in an environmentally friendly way, including not growing certain crops. This scheme aims to promote conservation and reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment.
Countryside Stewardship: This government program provides financial incentives to farmers for adopting environmentally beneficial practices, such as setting aside land for wildlife habitats or reducing fertilizer use. While not exclusively focused on not growing crops, it does encourage farmers to adopt conservation-oriented land management strategies.
Key Points:
Farmers in the UK are paid to conserve land, rather than specifically to not grow crops.
The primary goal is environmental conservation and protection, rather than income support for farmers.
Payments are made through government programs, such as Environmental Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship, which incentivize farmers to adopt environmentally friendly practices.
Note: The information provided focuses on the UK context and does not mention specific programs or initiatives that might be similar to the US Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) mentioned in one of the search results.
there was a ban on pesticides in denmark a while ago, wonder if this is the excuse
seem very inorganic.
maybe they will be using indian curry flavoured poo instead. that is bound to kill of this green and pleasent land.