Farming in England is undergoing a significant transformation as it moves away from the agricultural policy it inherited from its membership of the European Union. The traditional area-based subsidies that have long supported the agricultural sector will be phased out by 2028, making way for new schemes that prioritize sustainable and nature-friendly land use. This transition represents a paradigm shift in the way farmers and land managers are incentivized and rewarded, as they will now be paid based on the principle of providing public goods for public money. With the utilized agricultural area covering 71% of the UK's total land, farmers play a pivotal role in addressing climate change and enhancing biodiversity.