We're working with farms to improve the way we regulate and support farming and the environment.
If you'd like to get in contact with the editor, leave a comment on any post.
Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle has invited the tenanted sector to work with Defra to help develop a long-term vision for the tenant farming in line with the Farming Roadmap, in a speech on 11 November.
Single-focus agreements for traditional orchards and wet grassland for wintering waders and wildfowl are now available under Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). This post explains how to express an interest in funding.
Trees can help make farm businesses more productive, resilient and profitable. From agroforestry and woodland creation to managing existing woodland, discover the funding, advice and support available to help you get started.
This blog gives an update on the nearly 19,000 applications received during Windows 1 and 2 of the SFI26 offer. It also confirms arrangements for Window 2 exception groups.
In this post we reflect on how we are looking to improve the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer for next year. We also share some headline figures from Window 2 of SFI26.
Around 75% of the SFI26 Window 2 budget has been allocated, based on applications received to date.
We can confirm that around 50% of the Window 2 budget for SFI26 has been allocated, based on applications received to date.
Around 25% of the Window 2 budget for SFI26 has now been allocated, based on applications received so far.
Today we are opening Window 2 of SFI26, giving all eligible farmers and land managers the opportunity to apply for funding that supports sustainable food production, environmental improvement and resilient farm businesses.
In this post, we explain the new bluetongue reporting measures in England, steps livestock keepers can take to protect their animals, and how farmers can access support through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Each month, we bring together the latest policy updates, funding opportunities, consultations, research and statistics, helping you stay informed about the issues that matter to you.
Join two free evening webinars:
17 November at 7pm PA4 Agroforestry plans explained.
19 November at 12pm Farming Advice Service (FAS): AI in Agriculture.
25 November at 7pm Tenant Farmers Association (TFA): one year with Alan Laidlaw.
You can also watch previous recordings on our webinars page.
11 November Herefordshire Rural Business Hub at Skylon Park in Hereford.
12 November Nature Finance Conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.
13 November ASAO Conference at the South of England Showground, in Haywards Heath.
Check out the list of other shows and events we’re attending.
The Farming Advice Service (FAS) provides 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.
The Farm Business Survey (FBS) gives farmers free, confidential insights into their business, helping them understand performance and see how their farm compares with similar businesses.
By taking part, farmers also help build a better picture of farming in England.
If you’re thinking about getting a heat pump, check out the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
The scheme helps property owners switch from fossil fuel heating to a cleaner heating system by providing money towards the upfront cost. Households are able to access the scheme and it isn’t means-tested.
You can get a £7,500 grant towards the cost and installation of an air or ground source heat pump. If your home is heated by oil or LPG, you could receive £9,000 towards a heat pump.
Find out more about getting a heat pump on the government’s Clean Energy website.
