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NFU warns SFI26 uncertainty remains
The NFU has welcomed new guidance for the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive, but warned that thousands of farmers still face uncertainty over future…
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New net zero advice targets UK meat and dairy consumption
UK livestock producers could face renewed scrutiny over meat and dairy consumption under climate advice setting out how the country could meet its…
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Defra confirms first SFI26 window to open from 30 June
Farmers can now review near-final SFI26 rules and actions ahead of the first application window opening from 30 June. Defra has published scheme…
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First Milk launches water quality strategy across 700 farms
First Milk is rolling out a new water quality strategy across 700 dairy farms to help protect rivers and target nutrient risks more accurately. The…
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Advisers warn farmers to fix RPA data before SFI rush
Farmers are being warned to prepare for the reopening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive or risk missing out when applications resume in June…
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RPA sets out 2026 Capital Grants rules as farmers told to get ready
Farmers in England are being urged to prepare for the 2026 Capital Grants offer, with applications set to close once available funding has been…
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Farmers set to support Exmoor nature recovery through new fund
Farmers and land managers on Exmoor could receive new government funding to restore wildlife-rich habitats across the national park. The…
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Sheep farmers offered new route to lower methane flocks
Sheep farmers will soon be able to use new breeding tools designed to cut flock carbon footprints while protecting productivity and profitability…
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Birdsong technology used to track wildlife on poultry and pig farms
Pilgrim’s Europe has used AI-powered birdsong technology on 40 UK livestock farms to create a biodiversity baseline and show how everyday farm…
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Cornish moorland gains nature reserve status in boost for grazing and wildlife
More than 1,100 hectares of Cornish moorland managed through conservation grazing and sustainable land use have gained National Nature Reserve…
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