This blog is managed by Defra’s Farming and Countryside Programme (FCP).

Next week, you can come and say hello to the team here:

• 2-3 September, 9-12pm, Tavistock auction mart in Devon.
• 6 September, Moreton Show in Gloucestershire.
• 6-7 September, Wolsingham Show in County Durham.

You can find us at these agricultural shows and conferences in 2025.

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.

Attend upcoming webinars and watch recordings.

Learn more about the decision-making, executive and managerial bodies for Defra.

Those who started an SFI application within 2 months of 11 March 2025 but did not submit it by that date will be given 6 weeks to complete an application, subject to specific restrictions, including a cap of £9,300 per year per agreement. 

Read the full update from Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister Daniel Zeichner.

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