Today at the NFU Conference, Secretary of State Emma Reynolds shared more detail on how government will deliver its vision for agriculture. In this post, we summarise the announcements in her speech and what they mean for the sector.
Next week, we will host two webinars to introduce the new lowland peat grant schemes for farmers. We will explain how we are developing the schemes and give you the chance to ask questions.
Through the Farmer Collaboration Fund, government will help farmers and land managers share knowledge more easily, so best practice becomes common practice. We’re inviting people to hear our latest plans and share their views at a series of in-person workshops.
The Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector, Alan Laidlaw, and his team have launched a short survey to gather views on awareness of his role and the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice.
Managing nutrients effectively is one of the most important jobs a farmer does. To make this easier, we’ve launched a new tool on GOV.UK.
Over the past year, I’ve been out and about with my team talking to farmers and others across the farming sector — from agents and agronomists to academics and advisers. To help us plan for 2026, we welcome your suggestions on where we should visit.
Defra’s network of agri-food attachés helps UK farmers and food producers get their products onto international shelves and grow their businesses overseas. In this post, we explain what they do and include links for those looking to expand their international sales and find the best markets for their products.
We’re offering a one-year extension to more than 5,000 farmers whose Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier (CS MT) agreements are set to expire on 31 December this year.
Alan Laidlaw has been appointed as England’s first Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector. In this guest post, he shares his background, his ambitions for the role, and how he plans to work with the sector to strengthen relationships and collaboration between tenant farmers, landlords, and advisers.
In this post, we share how the Farming and Countryside Programme is talking and listening to farmers across the country – and where you can meet us at upcoming events to share your experiences and thoughts first-hand.
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
6 March North Yorkshire Rural Business Advice Day in Pickering, North Yorkshire.
14 March Borderway Dairy Expo in Carlisle, Cumbria.
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.
