SFI26: scheme information now available
SFI26: scheme information now available
Near-final scheme information for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive offer (SFI26) is now available on GOV.UK.
Higher Level Stewardship: increased payment rates now available
To bring HLS payment rates closer to those offered under CSHT and SFI, we’re investing £30 million to increase payments for most HLS options. The rates are now on GOV.UK.
Competition to accelerate agri-tech investment: guidance out now
A new £5 million round of the Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships competition will open on 2 June. Guidance is now available. The competition supports agri-tech businesses to fast-track the late-stage development and commercialisation of technologies that are close to market. It offers government funding alongside private investment.
Farming Podcast: a farmer and agronomist’s perspective on IPM
In this episode, arable farmer and leader of the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), Tom Allen-Stevens, speaks with farmer Martin Lines and agronomist Ed Schofield about their experiences of implementing integrated pest management (IPM).
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025: guidance now available
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The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opens for applications on 29 May, offering grants of up to £25,000 to help cut costs and boost efficiency on your farm. To help you prepare, we’ve published guidance on GOV.UK. In this post, we’ll give an overview of what the grant offers and how to apply.
Competitions now open for precision breeding and low-emissions innovation
Farmers, growers and foresters who want to develop and implement innovative agricultural practices and technologies can now apply for funding through the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP).
ADOPT Fund: apply now for innovation funding
The Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) Fund is designed to support farmer-led, collaborative innovation projects that implement new technologies and practices on farms. You can apply now.
A standard to support fair and transparent nature markets
Nature markets allow individuals and businesses to pay for the benefits that nature provides, often supporting environmental conservation and restoration efforts. A new standard aims to bring clarity and confidence to nature markets.
Using integrated pest management to grow healthy crops and support nature
The UK’s National Action Plan for Pesticides guides farmers towards sustainable pest, weed and disease management through integrated pest management (IPM). By combining techniques like crop rotation, biodiversity, and selective pesticide use, IPM strengthens farm resilience, boosts food production, and helps nature thrive. In this post we share resources and case studies.
Update on the farming budget
In this post, we summarise the government's £5 billion investment in farming. We outline how the funding is allocated across the Farming and Countryside Programme. We also highlight recent updates and future plans.
An update on the Sustainable Farming Incentive
With record numbers of farm businesses in farming schemes and the sustainable farming budget successfully allocated, we will stop accepting new applications for SFI from today. In this post, we set out what it means for you.
Related content and links
Preparing your business for the UK-EU SPS agreement
Read the new guidance to understand what the changes could mean for your business and how to prepare.
Agricultural property relief
From 6 April 2026, qualifying agricultural and business assets will continue to receive full inheritance tax relief up to a combined value of £2.5 million. Lower relief rates will apply to assets above this amount. Learn more
Talk to us
12-14 June Three Counties at Three Counties Showground, Malvern.
16-17 June Register to attend Defra Farming updates in Maidstone, Ardingly and Chinnor.
Get advice
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.
Join a webinar
18 June at 11am, we’re hosting a webinar where you can learn more about the Poultry Biosecurity Review and service. Register to attend.
Consultations and surveys: have your say
Livestock disease guidance
Nutrient Management Planning Tool
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