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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...


Sarah Nyczaj-Kyle
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Mental Wellbeing Support Organisations
Whether you are a farmer or farming family member in need of support, or an advisor working with farmers who may need help, there are...


Phil Humphrey
Oct 25, 20231 min read
Poor weather assistance guidance
If your land has been affected by the recent flooding from Storm Babet, there may be a need to let the RPA know, but don’t worry, cases...


Doug Hobbs
Oct 20, 20231 min read
Organic Forum Webinar 13th October - follow up
A link to the recording of the Organic Forum Webinar jointly hosted by Christopher Stopes, Co-chair of the English Organic Forum and...

Sarah Nyczaj-Kyle
Oct 13, 20233 min read
What’s your Biggest Stress?
Get Involved to Help Us Understand. What is the most important asset on a farm? If I were to ask any farmer this question, I wonder what...


Doug Hobbs
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Slurry Infrastructure grant: guidance now available for round 2
Defra are getting ready to open round two of Slurry Infrastructure grants in November. More details are availble on the Defra farming blog.

Doug Hobbs
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Defra SFI webinar for organic farmers
On 13 October, Defra and the English Organic Forum are holding a webinar on SFI for organic farmers and growers. An hour long webinar has...


Phil Humphrey
Sep 29, 20235 min read
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)
Thinking of options? Put off by a 156-page handbook? Want to wait until 2024? This article is aimed at being as simple, but informative...


Sarah Nyczaj-Kyle
Sep 28, 20234 min read
Women in Farming: Recognising Our Contribution
I expected I would find writing about the well-being of women in farming to be simple. After all, I am a woman and I’ve been involved on...


Doug Hobbs
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Defra farming podcast: Learning more about SFI in 2023 with the NFU
A new post, “Farming podcast: Learning more about SFI in 2023 with the NFU” has just been published on the Defra website. In this episode...

Elizabeth Stockdale
Sep 20, 20236 min read
Maintaining healthy soil for growing grass and forage crops
As we move firmly into autumn, and with an eye to the winter storms ahead, now is the right time to set aside some time to review soil...


Greg Crawford
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Update for farmers with SFI 2022 agreements
Even if you have already entered into an 2022 agreement you will still need to express interest into the 2023 standard’s if you are...


Greg Crawford
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Defra announces accelerated payment for SFI agreements in place by the end of 2023
On Wednesday 14 September Defra confirmed that they are on track to start inviting those who have submitted an SFI expression of interest...
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