Agri-Business
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have responded to the funding pot for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026.
Schemes
AHDB announced its new tool that aims to provide "bespoke support" for farmers hoping to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
Defra has unveiled the "near-final scheme information" for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer today.
Farming, food and retail leaders met for the inaugural Farming & Food Partnership Board, aimed at driving a more resilient food system.
Forestry
A new report finds that recent funding uncertainty has slowed momentum and there are opportunities for increased participation
The deadline for applications to the Farming in Protected Landscape programme has now been extended for another three years.
The Welsh Government announced that farmers will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme as the Single Application Form opens
Defra announced that it will be reintroducing the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in a "simpler, fairer and more stable" way.
Arable
UK sugar beet growers are set to trial a new forward index-linked contract, allowing them sell their beet in advance of annual price negotiations.
The Rural Payments Agency has confirmed that almost 80% of farmers who were offered an extension have been reaccepted into the scheme.
Environment
The Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grant scheme will continue in Lake District National Park for the next three years.
Many farming organisations have responded to Defra statements at the Oxford Farming Conference, such as the reopening of the SFI scheme.
Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds has unveiled government plans for the farming sector in 2026, including the SFI application windows.
The Farmer Network has announced that it will be running a Sustainable Farming Incentive workshop to help farmers get ready for the next round of the scheme.
Defra has announced a £2.3 million investment today (Monday, December 15) for the first wave of farmer-led tech trials under the ADOPT fund.
A total of £435.6 million has been paid out to farmers through the Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes so far
Defra's new environmental improvement plan has outlined future commitments and investments, such as an allocation of £500m to the Landscape Recovery scheme
The Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme has been extended until the end of 2026, following successful negotiations between NFU and Defra.
A new 'Community Food Strategy' has been launched in Wales, aiming to strengthen local food systems and improve healthy eating in the country
A survey by CLA of its members about the closure of the SFI, found that just 4.5% of its members were content they had achieved
Agri Politics
Farmers are facing a 'triple whammy' of the SFI, the proposed changes to legislation around CPO and the proposed farm inheritance tax.
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern following the Government’s confirmation to suspend 76 capital grants
N.Ireland
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging farmers across Northern Ireland to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)
