AHDB Farmbench updated to include environmental schemes
The AHDB has updated its Farmbench tool by adding environmental schemes alongside crop production. This…
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Longer-term outlook missing from revised SFI
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference, Defra secretary Emma Reynolds announced the reopening of the…
Big Farmland Bird Count back for February
The national annual census of farmland birds, run by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust…
AIC seeks sector head for strategic liaison role
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is looking for a Sector Head for Crop Protection and…
Mixed reactions to revised Environmental Improvement Plan
Defra has pledged £500 million to help landowners and managers undertake nature recovery actions. A…
New round of Severn Trent STEPS grants
Severn Trent has opened the latest round of its environmental protection scheme (STEPS) funding, with…
Pressure tells as Defra announces CS extension
Following intense pressure, Defra has announced a one-year extension to Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements.…
Still time to submit species recovery ideas
The Country Landowners Association is reminding landowners and managers that they still have time to…
Study shows fall in farm footprint
England’s farms have significantly reduced their environmental footprint over the past decade, according to new…
AES review reveals grower concerns
A recent review by the AHDB has found many growers are still cautious of the…