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Defra's SFI scheme opens today after delays and criticism
The government's post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme has opened today for applications following delays and criticism from the…
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Defra 'committed' to extending parallel imports and seed treatments rules
Defra has said it is 'committed' to addressing concerns over the potential loss of parallel imports and seed treatments by ensuring new measures are…
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Farmers offered additional time to complete CS 2024 applications
Farmers are being offered additional time to complete their Countryside Stewardship 2024 applications, as long as they were commenced by 15…
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Five new agri-food attachés hope to boost exports worldwide
Defra has announced plans for the appointment of five new agri-food attachés who will work to boost the UK’s agri-food exports. The UK now has 16…
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SFI slammed as being 'open to the few' as farmers face 'holes in finance'
The NFU has criticised the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive as being 'open to the few' while many farmers face 'significant holes in their…
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Over 400 upland farmers sign petition calling for more support
Hundreds of farmers have signed a petition demanding more support for upland areas as many have been 'left behind' from land management schemes…
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Legal challenge to Defra's decision not to require food waste reporting
Food campaigners have launched a legal challenge to the government’s decision to stick with a voluntary system for food waste measurement and…
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Farmers with SFI agreement to receive fast payment, Defra says
Farmers who have a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 agreement before the end of the year will receive an accelerated payment, Defra has…
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Welsh farmers fear income loss as industry prepares for scheme transition
Farm leaders have raised fears that the transition to Wales' new environment scheme could result in a loss of income. Current Glastir contract…
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Seed potato exports to Northern Ireland to restart from 30 September
New requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from 30 September, it has been confirmed. Following the…
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