Increased Support for Farmers Benefiting Soil and Wildlife
This new law aims to boost financial support for farmers who implement practices beneficial to both soil health and wildlife. This means farmers can receive higher payments for activities like planting cover crops, establishing buffer strips, or managing wildlife habitats. The goal is to encourage more sustainable farming methods, potentially leading to an improved natural environment.
Key points
Increased Payments: Farmers can receive up to 90% reimbursement for practices that simultaneously improve soil quality and create wildlife habitats.
Broad Range of Activities: The act covers many actions, from planting trees and shrubs, to managing pastures, protecting wetlands, and implementing no-till farming.
Priority for Dual Benefits: Projects that address both soil and wildlife habitat concerns will be prioritized in support programs.
New Definitions: The concept of "co-benefit activity" is introduced, which improves wildlife habitats, increases soil carbon sequestration, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Introduced
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