The Wildlife and Countryside Link coalition of 27 organisations, including the National Trust and CPRE [Alliance members] have argued that the current rules (CAP), are outdated and over-complicated. They fail to adequately support and reward farmers for managing land in a way that benefits wildlife, helps improve water quality and provides flood prevention.
The report states that these new proposals for a Sustainable Farming and Land Management policy for England offer a positive vision for a replacement for the CAP after the UK has left the European Union (EU), presenting a compelling case for continued public investment in farming.
A short briefing is here, or read a more detailed policy paper.