Conversations we're having
We are invited to join a number of panel discussions, Q&A sessions and webinars, hosted by external organisations. This post contains links to some recent discussions.
The Team
We're working with farms to improve the way we regulate and support farming and the environment.
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Shaping the new Landscape Recovery scheme
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environmental land management schemes, Payments to restore landscapes and ecosystems
The success of any piece of policy or scheme depends on how it holds up in real life. That is why we’re running a series of Test and Trials with farmers before the launch of new schemes.
Future Farming Podcast: Nic Renison
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Conversations we're having, Future Farming Podcast
In this month’s Future Farming podcast, Janet Hughes talks to Nic Renison. Nic shares her approach to farming and her views on the future of the industry and the English countryside. Janet and Nic also discuss farm life in the North Pennines and the Renisons’ homemade version of the eggmobile!
Taking part in the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot
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Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot, Things we're doing, Ways to get involved
The Sustainable Farming Incentive is a new scheme for farmers that rewards environmental land management. Before it launches in 2022, the scheme will be piloted with farmers. From today, you can register your interest to take part.
Conversations we're having
Since publishing the Agricultural Transition Plan, we've been invited to join a number of panel discussions, Q&A sessions and webinars, hosted by external organisations. This post contains video links to some of those events.
Future Farming Podcast: Neil Heseltine
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Conversations we're having, Future Farming Podcast
In our first ever podcast, Programme Director Janet Hughes talks to farmer Neil Heseltine. Neil shares his approach to farming and his views on the Future Farming and Countryside Programme. Janet and Neil also discuss sustainability, profitability and care for our environment.
Video: Farming Forum Q&A
Farmers were invited to put their questions to Defra’s Janet Hughes and David Kennedy at The Farming Forum's most recent Question Time. Questions included payment rates, the role of advisers and how new schemes and services will be tested.
Opening Countryside Stewardship for 2022 agreements
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Countryside Stewardship, environmental land management schemes
Our Countryside Stewardship scheme is now open for 2022 agreements. Countryside Stewardship will eventually be replaced with the new Environmental Land Management scheme. By entering an agreement now, farmers will benefit from the new agricultural policy once it is fully rolled out in 2024.
Your views on our plans for sustainable use of pesticides
We want to know what you think about our revised national action plan for the sustainable use of pesticides. The draft plan covers the next 5 years and aims to minimise the risks and impacts of pesticides to human health and the environment, while ensuring pests and pesticide resistance are managed effectively.
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Talk to us
On 21 and 21 September, we’ll be at the Newbury Show in Berkshire.
Find us at these shows and conferences in 2024.
