Is it time to think about growing rice?
Whilst the weather has been wet enough it is perhaps a step too far, although sitting in a meeting looking at underpinning England's...
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Phil Humphrey
Mar 141 min read
The latest farm grants update
As part of the government’s agricultural transition, Defra currently have two capital grant schemes open for applications. Both are...
Phil Humphrey
Mar 85 min read
What the Spring Budget means for farmers and land managers...
The Government has set out its ongoing commitment to back British farmers through the Spring Budget. In 2024, the farming sector will...
Doug Hobbs
Mar 73 min read
Hedgerow regulations will be brought into law to protect farmland wildlife
Regulations to continue to protect English hedgerows will be brought into law. This follows overwhelming support for hedgerow protections...
Phil Humphrey
Mar 71 min read
Defra January farming update
You can now apply for an Improving Farm Productivity grant Quicker results for farmers with expanded use of PCR testing for bTB Farming...
Phil Humphrey
Mar 42 min read
Grant overview
This is the second time Defra have offered this grant, the first time was in January 2022. Part of the Farming Investment Fund, the...
Doug Hobbs
Jan 311 min read
Defra are hosting a webinar for tenant farmers
On Thursday 8 February 11:00-12:00, Defra are running a webinar for tenant farmers. In the session, they will give an overview of the...
Doug Hobbs
Jan 301 min read
Defra spotlight on new SFI actions for arable and horticulture farmers
At the beginning of January Defra published a blog on the new SFI offer including the full range of new and improved actions plus the...
Doug Hobbs
Jan 251 min read
The agricultural transition and environmental land management
Defra have published a post on their blog where they share 2 videos from the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC). The first video is a...
Doug Hobbs
Jan 161 min read
Defra Webinar: the farming offer in 2024
Friday 26 January, 10:00 - 11:30, you will need to reserve a space follow this Zoom link to reserve a place On Friday 26 January, Defra...
Doug Hobbs
Jan 41 min read
Environmental land management in 2024: details of actions and payments
Today Defra have published an update to the Agricultural Transition Plan on GOV.UK. Which includes their progress, priorities and plans...
Doug Hobbs
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Join the Big Farmland Bird Count
Are you a farmer looking to assess the diversity of the bird population on your farm as part of an effective biodiversity action plan? If...
Greg Crawford
Dec 12, 20231 min read
UK's first independent cover crop guide launched
With an SFI payment of £129/ha for Multi-species winter cover, now more than ever, farmers are pondering whether to implement cover crops...
Phil Humphrey
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Cross Compliance ends on 31st December 2023
Defra have put all the regulations farmers will still be expected to comply with on the following webpage. Rules for farmers and land...
Phil Humphrey
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Interested in attracting finance for natural capital on your farm?
From today (11th December), you can apply for grant aid through a pot of money in The Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund...
Doug Hobbs
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Regenerative agriculture – hype or hope?
In his introduction for to the Autumn Edition 2023 (no 53) of NIAB Landmark, NIAB CEO Professor Mario Caccamo discusses if regen ag is...
Doug Hobbs
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Defra Livestock & Grassland Webinar
On Monday 20 November, Defra held a webinar to go through the 2023 offer and answer your questions. On Monday 20 November, Defra held a...
Doug Hobbs
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Savills Research: Future-proofing rural business
Over the past few years, events have created unexpected opportunities for rural tourism and leisure enterprises. As a result, there are...
Doug Hobbs
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Defra webinar Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) for arable farmers and horticultural farmers
On Monday 4 December 11:00 - 12:00, Defra are holding a webinar for arable farmers and horticultural farmers in England to learn more...
Doug Hobbs
Nov 9, 20231 min read
Savills Research: Spotlight on Rural Tourism and Leisure
According to Defra, even farms with an average income would have to cut costs by 10% just to break even without subsidy support. As...
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