Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart is Head of Editorial and leads the digital engagement team in Defra's Future Farming Countryside Programme.

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This blog is managed by Defra’s Farming and Countryside Programme.

On this blog, we explain the reforms to agricultural policy in England.

We share what we’re working on, what we’re learning and how you can get involved.

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Funding for farmers, growers and land managers in England

GOV.UK is the place to find official guidance and information.

Funding for farmers, growers and land managers sets out every payment on offer with links to learn more.

Talk to us

On 5 May, we are at North Somerset Show, Bathing Pond Fields, Wraxall, BS48 1NE.

Come and say hello to our team. We’ll be there from 8:30am.

You can also find us at these agricultural shows and conferences in 2025.

Get advice

The Farming Advice Service (FAS) provide free, confidential advice to farmers and advisers.

Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) helps farmers in England protect water, air and soil. CSF advisers can provide advice on best practices and specific actions that will benefit your farm business and the environment.

We’ve compiled a list of organisations offering wellbeing support to those in the farming community.