British farmer: “We’ve been offered £2500 [by the UK government] to join a scheme for three years, where we don’t supply you any food.” For what possible reason would a government pay farmers not to produce any food?

British farmer: "We've been offered £2500 [by the UK government] to join a scheme for three years, where we don't supply you any food."

For what possible reason would a government pay farmers not to produce any food? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/xew9UKVFPt

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