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Apply now for automation and robotics funding

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 3 August 2026 - Categories: Payments for research and innovation, Webinars
A drone flying over a vineyard with blue skies and green hills in the distance.

Innovators in farming can now apply for a share of up to £20 million through Round 2 of the Farming Futures Automation and Robotics competition, part of the Farming Innovation Programme.

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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026: guidance now available 

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 24 February 2026 - Categories: Payments for equipment, technology and infrastructure
A cylindrical silage pusher with a green top sits on the left side of a covered barn walkway. Several black‑and‑white cows stand behind a metal railing on the right, eating from a long line of feed on the ground. The scene is inside an open‑sided livestock shelter with green support beams and concrete flooring.

Applications for the next round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF 2026) open on 17 March. The guidance is now live, and we’re hosting a webinar to help you prepare.

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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
Image of crops in field with an overlay of the screenshot of the tool.

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.

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Groceries Code Adjudicator Annual Conference

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) annual conference takes place on Tuesday 29 September.

The event will bring together suppliers, retailers and industry representatives. It will reflect on the GCA’s work to ensure fair treatment of suppliers and the support available to them, including how they can raise issues in confidence.

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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.

SPS agreement: preparing your business – GOV.UK

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

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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.

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Livestock disease guidance

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

Nutrient Management Planning Tool

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

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