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.
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.
The Farming Investment Fund: an overview
In the Agricultural Transition Plan, we said we believe there is a way for the industry to increase productivity in an environmentally sustainable way without relying on Direct Payments. In this post, I'll give an overview of the fund.
The Future Farming Resilience Fund: supporting farmers through transition
The Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) awards grants to organisations so that they can support farmers and land managers who are in receipt of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments. Today, (25 March) we’re inviting organisations to apply for funding.
How we're encouraging innovation in farming
To improve productivity and reduce the negative impact of agriculture on our environment, we need to think about innovation and invest in research and development. In this post, I'll give an overview of the Farming Innovation Pathways competition, which is open for applications.
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.
Making improvements to Countryside Stewardship
Countryside Stewardship is a scheme that pays farmers, woodland owners and land managers to look after and improve the environment. In this post, I’ll share some changes we made to the running of the scheme.
Our approach to payments for the SFI pilot
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Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot, Things we're doing
In this post, I'll provide an overview of our approach to payments for farmers taking part in the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot.
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.
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Talk to us
Later this month, we’ll be at the following agricultural shows:
- 16 July Driffield Show in Yorkshire
- 31 July Launceston Show in Cornwall
Come and say hello to our team.
You can find us at these agricultural shows and conferences in 2025.
