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Introducing the new nutrient management planning tool on GOV.UK

Posted by: David Solomon, Posted on: 4 February 2026 - Categories: Farming and Countryside Team, Nutrient inputs

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.

Farming Profitability Review: recommendations published

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 18 December 2025 - Categories: Farming and Countryside Team

The Farming Profitability Review 2025, an independent review led by Baroness Minette Batters, has been published.

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