Countryside Stewardship Schemes - Key Risks & Common Pitfalls for Agricultural Lawyers

Introduction

Countryside Stewardship sits at the heart of England’s Environmental Land Management Scheme, making it a critical consideration in modern agricultural legal practice.

As the government drives environmental outcomes through these schemes, agricultural lawyers must navigate how Countryside Stewardship interacts with land transactions, tenancy arrangements, and wider client matters, often with complex implications.

This short webinar will guide you through the current Countryside Stewardship schemes, helping you identify when and how they should be factored into your work, while highlighting key risks and common pitfalls to avoid when advising farming clients.

Register today to strengthen your expertise and ensure your advice reflects the latest scheme requirements and practical realities.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Eligibility requirements (as amended)
• Actions and outcomes required
• Conditions that must be adhered to
• Transfers of land/tenancies/land occupation and how the SFI interacts with them

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 17th November 2026

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