Agricultural

The Financial Impact of the Entry Level Scheme in the uplands - A case study assessment on farms in Teesdale

This paper uses a case based analysis to assess the income foregone as a result of participation in the Entry Level Scheme (ELS).

• The use of relevant cost analysis in identifying thresholds of production viability post CAP reform
• Case-based investigation of the financial implications of agri-environment scheme participation
• Identifying the production margin