This blog is managed by Defra’s Farming and Countryside Team.

Read the new guidance to understand what the changes could mean for your business and how to prepare.

SPS agreement: preparing your business – GOV.UK

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

Meet the team in 2026. 

1-2 July Groundswell at Lannock Farm in Hertfordshire.

11 July Tendring Show at Lawford House Park, Nr Manningtree, Essex.

11 July Liskeard Show at The Showground, Merrymeet, nr Liskeard.

13 July Stithians Show at The Showground, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall.

14-17 July Great Yorkshire Show at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Railway Road, Harrogate.

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 upcoming webinars and watch past recordings.

Call for input on goods for cost of living tariff suspensions

The main livestock diseases affecting farms in England, with links to guidance.

Use our free tool to plan and manage your nutrient applications.

Innovate UK Business Connect invites you to join its new directory and connect with public sector buyers.

Apply to join the directory.

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