Longer-term outlook missing from revised SFI
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference, Defra secretary Emma Reynolds announced the reopening of the…
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Defra climbdown on IHT threshold
Following a wave of protests, Defra has backtracked on its Autumn Budget inheritance tax (IHT)…
Positive response to Farm Profitability Review
Farming bodies have given a warm response to Baroness Batters’ Farm Profitability Review. It outlines…
AIC seeks sector head for strategic liaison role
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is looking for a Sector Head for Crop Protection and…
Government launches fairness and transparency combinable crops consultation
Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced a new government review into unfair practices in…
Budget falls short of protecting farms warns NFU
The small change to inheritance tax for farm businesses is nowhere near enough to protect many…
Major policy shift to benefit farmers and consumers
Scientists have welcomed the Precision Breeding Act coming into force, saying it marks a major…
Survey reveals rural connectivity concerns
The NFU says that rural broadband and mobile coverage still falls short of what British…
Defra announces SFI 2024 re-open application details
Defra has announced the Sustainable Farming Incentive Expanded Offer for 2024 (SFI 2024) will re-open for…
Agri importance welcomed as part of UK industrial strategy
The UK Agri-Tech Centre has welcomed the UK Government’s recognition of agri-tech as a priority…