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FETF 2026 offers funding to support investment in equipment and technology across productivity, animal health and welfare, and slurry management. The window to apply closes at midday on 28 April 2026.
You can now apply for a Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant. Up to £4.5 million is available to help farmers and local partners explore more sustainable ways of managing water in lowland peat areas.
The government is working on a new food trade agreement with the European Union (EU) to make it easier for farmers and food producers to trade. This post explains the background to the agreement, what it is meant to do, and how you can keep up with progress.
The conflict in the Middle East continues to influence global fuel and energy prices. We’re working closely with industry to monitor the situation. As part of this, we want to understand how these changes are affecting farmers and land managers in England. We’ve launched a survey to gather your experiences.
In March 2025, we introduced new standards for fair and transparent nature markets. This post explains what they mean in practice for farmers, using the Evenlode Landscape Recovery project as an example.
If you’re considering applying for support through the latest rounds of the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) Fund, this is a reminder that application deadlines are approaching.
The Farming and Food Partnership Board met for the first time yesterday, bringing together leaders from farming, food and retail.
Applications are open for FETF 2026, with £50 million available to help farmers, growers and contractors invest in equipment that improves productivity, animal health and welfare, and slurry management.
The Farm Tenancy Forum has published new guidance to support landlords and tenants considering long-term Farm Business Tenancies. The guidance helps both parties set clear expectations from the outset and will help build strong, productive landlord-tenant relationships.
We're consulting on proposed mandatory animal health and welfare rules for cattle, sheep and pig farms, covering yearly vet visits, flock and herd plans and disease control programmes. The consultation closes on 18 May. A one hour webinar on 2 April at 11am will help you prepare your response.
From 6 April 2026, full inheritance tax relief will apply to the first £2.5 million of qualifying agricultural and business assets, with lower relief applying to any value above this. Learn more
4 May North Somerset Show at North Somerset Showground, Wraxall.
9 May Nottinghamshire Show at Newark Showground, Newark.
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.
