OFC chair chooses harmony as 27 conference theme
Sheena Horner has been announced as Chair of the 2027 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC27). A…
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SFI advice webinar launched
Following the publication of the final Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) scheme information, Defra is…
Schöffel Countryside Awards finalists announced
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and country clothing brand Schöffel Country have announced…
Vertical farming emissions could be offset by solar on spared farmland
Vertical farming could free up thousands of hectares of UK farmland, but the environmental benefits depend on…
Defra offers more details on 2026 SFI scheme
Defra has announced that it expects to open 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applications on…
Capital Grants guidance issued
Defra has issued guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants scheme. Applications open in July, with…
Report warns action is needed on drought resilience
The Environment and Climate Change Committee is calling on the government to take urgent action…
Study shows land conversion trade-offs
A new study from Rothamsted Research highlights the environmental trade-offs of converting grassland into arable…
More needed to support English organic production, says OF&G
The Organic Farmers & Growers organisation (OF&G) is calling for more government action to boost…
Winners announced at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026
A total of 13 outstanding women have been honoured at the National Women in Agriculture…