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Popularity of ESA schemes

Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 139(10) 5 September 2003, 12 (1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) schemes are proving popular with farmers. DEFRA figures indicate a 70% increase in agreements on land containing premium habitats. Overall the amount of land covered has risento 600 000ha.

Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) schemes are proving popular with farmers. DEFRA figures indicate a 70% increase in agreements on land containing premium habitats. Overall the amount of land covered has risento 600 000ha.