SOWING THE SEEDS OF STABILITY: - The case for a

To enable a swift and effective response to the pressing issues of food poverty, economic instability and the impact of the climate and ecological crisis, keeping the farming community at the forefront. [...] This would allow for the assessment of the impact of a full basic income based on the high level of payment and the impact of removing conditions from payments made through the existing benefits system. [...] This new model needs to consider the individual incomes of farmers and essential workers across the agricultural sector, to acknowledge the importance of the work they deliver and reduce the pressures that are causing a mental health and well-being crisis for these workers. [...] A PART OF THE SOLUTION: Basic income for farmers Autonomy Sowing the seeds of stability 33 A PART OF THE SOLUTION: Basic income for farmers In this section we highlight the key features of a basic income that make it such a compelling policy approach to explore for the farming sector. [...] THE POLICY: Designing a basic income for farmers Autonomy Sowing the seeds of stability 53 THE POLICY: Designing a basic income for farmers If designed and implemented optimally a basic income for farmers could be key to a transformation of the farming economy in the UK.