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Check records before applying for SFI 2026

Check records before applying for SFI 2026

News Jul 2, 2026

Vital checks should be undertaken in good time before before applying to join the relaunched Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI),...
Supplementary feeding boosts bird numbers

Supplementary feeding boosts bird numbers

News Jul 2, 2026

Demonstration farm planned to showcase drills

Demonstration farm planned to showcase drills

News Jun 3, 2026

Global speakers to debate key issues at Lannock Farm

Global speakers to debate key issues at Lannock Farm

News Jun 3, 2026

What to expect at Groundswell 2026

What to expect at Groundswell 2026

News Jun 3, 2026

Harvest traffic sparks rural road warning

Harvest traffic sparks rural road warning

News Jun 3, 2026

How satellite tech can reduce fertiliser bill

How satellite tech can reduce fertiliser bill

News May 8, 2026

Ministers reject transition call

Ministers reject transition call

News May 8, 2026

Iran conflict hits UK farm costs hard

Iran conflict hits UK farm costs hard

News May 8, 2026

Industry leaders launch farm partnership board

Industry leaders launch farm partnership board

News Apr 1, 2026

New law on dog attacks comes into effect

News Mar 11, 2026

Fly-tipping crackdown aims to combat illegal waste

Fly-tipping crackdown aims to combat illegal waste

News Mar 11, 2026

Revealed: Latest details for revamped SFI scheme

Revealed: Latest details for revamped SFI scheme

News Mar 11, 2026

High Court hearing over IHT decision

High Court hearing over IHT decision

News Feb 4, 2026

Seize opportunity to forge own destiny

Seize opportunity to forge own destiny

News Jan 7, 2026

DSV showcases breeding strength with new provisional Group 1 winter wheat and top spot OSR added to AHDB 2026/27 RL

DSV showcases breeding strength with new provisional Group 1 winter wheat and top spot OSR added to AHDB 2026/27 RL

News Dec 23, 2025

New SFI scheme ‘in first six months of 2026’

New SFI scheme ‘in first six months of 2026’

News Dec 3, 2025

£500 bursary for agri engineering apprentices

£500 bursary for agri engineering apprentices

News Nov 14, 2025

Two new tractors make Midlands Machinery Show debut

Two new tractors make Midlands Machinery Show debut

News Nov 14, 2025

New-format Midlands Machinery Show gears up for 2025

New-format Midlands Machinery Show gears up for 2025

News Nov 14, 2025

Harvester set to transform broccoli sector

Harvester set to transform broccoli sector

News Nov 14, 2025

Extension for mid-tier stewardship farmers

Extension for mid-tier stewardship farmers

News Nov 14, 2025

Renew relationship with farming, government told

Renew relationship with farming, government told

News Nov 14, 2025

Fall in resistance triggers yellow rust warning

Fall in resistance triggers yellow rust warning

News Oct 3, 2025

Guilty: 25 years in jail for farm theft gang

News Oct 3, 2025

Demand for action on food security

Demand for action on food security

News Oct 3, 2025

Huge yield variation in UK wheat harvest

Huge yield variation in UK wheat harvest

News Aug 29, 2025

Industry pays tribute to David Richardson

Industry pays tribute to David Richardson

News Aug 29, 2025

Defra must learn from drought, say industry leaders

Defra must learn from drought, say industry leaders

News Aug 29, 2025

Inheritance tax won’t achieve government’s goal – NFU

Inheritance tax won’t achieve government’s goal – NFU

News Aug 5, 2025

At long last: Farming included in government’s industrial strategy

At long last: Farming included in government’s industrial strategy

News Jul 3, 2025

Soil health pioneer to speak at Groundswell

Soil health pioneer to speak at Groundswell

News Jun 10, 2025

Farming festival set for ninth year

Farming festival set for ninth year

News Jun 10, 2025

Trial plots at Arable Event are ‘real world’ examples

Trial plots at Arable Event are ‘real world’ examples

News Jun 5, 2025

Delay inheritance tax plan, MPs tell government

Delay inheritance tax plan, MPs tell government

News Jun 4, 2025

Growers advised to think ahead on fusarium control at T3 following sunniest April on record

Growers advised to think ahead on fusarium control at T3 following sunniest April on record

News Jun 3, 2025

AD plants could help ensure energy security

AD plants could help ensure energy security

News May 1, 2025

Satellites measures wheat nitrogen in the field

Satellites measures wheat nitrogen in the field

News May 1, 2025

Campaigning farmer  returns to Arable Event

Campaigning farmer  returns to Arable Event

News May 1, 2025

Spending review ‘must deliver for UK farmers’

Spending review ‘must deliver for UK farmers’

News May 1, 2025

‘Rush’ for renewables puts food security at risk – MP

‘Rush’ for renewables puts food security at risk – MP

News Apr 3, 2025

Food security and environment at risk from Labour budget cuts

Food security and environment at risk from Labour budget cuts

News Apr 3, 2025

‘Punjabi Farm’ in Worcestershire takes to the big screen

‘Punjabi Farm’ in Worcestershire takes to the big screen

News Mar 25, 2025

Industry continues to battle against ‘unjust’ inheritance tax

Industry continues to battle against ‘unjust’ inheritance tax

News Mar 25, 2025

Mass rally celebrates 60 years of MF137

Mass rally celebrates 60 years of MF137

News Feb 20, 2025

Thousands of farms could face inheritance tax raid

Thousands of farms could face inheritance tax raid

News Feb 13, 2025

Big Farmland Bird Count

Big Farmland Bird Count

News Feb 5, 2025

Farm prospects ‘steady’ for 2025

Farm prospects ‘steady’ for 2025

News Feb 5, 2025

Tributes paid to Staffordshire dairy farmer champion

Tributes paid to Staffordshire dairy farmer champion

News Jan 28, 2025

Chancellor under fire after autumn Budget bombshell

Chancellor under fire after autumn Budget bombshell

News Jan 28, 2025

Farm workhorse: pick-up delivers where it counts

Farm workhorse: pick-up delivers where it counts

News Nov 23, 2024

Tyre inflation system delivers for contractor

Tyre inflation system delivers for contractor

News Nov 17, 2024

Profitability focus for digital farming event

Profitability focus for digital farming event

News Nov 17, 2024

New era beckons for CropTec

New era beckons for CropTec

News Nov 16, 2024

Family farms reap rewards from diversificatiion

Family farms reap rewards from diversificatiion

News Nov 1, 2024

Keep farm vehicles moving during harvest time

Keep farm vehicles moving during harvest time

News Oct 22, 2024

Hedging our bets

Hedging our bets

News Oct 21, 2024

Why renewable energy plans could be life changing for farmers

Why renewable energy plans could be life changing for farmers

News Oct 19, 2024

Versatile cultivator and drill showcased at Tillage-Live

Versatile cultivator and drill showcased at Tillage-Live

News Oct 17, 2024

Trailer-mounted separator is new option for slurry contractors

Trailer-mounted separator is new option for slurry contractors

News Oct 17, 2024

Low carbon insulation could ‘generate extra farm income’

Low carbon insulation could ‘generate extra farm income’

News Oct 10, 2024

Warning over renewable energy from peat maize

Warning over renewable energy from peat maize

News Oct 10, 2024

Bamford tops the yields in 2024 Grainco continuous wheat trials

Bamford tops the yields in 2024 Grainco continuous wheat trials

News Oct 8, 2024

Sale of farm machinery business saves 68 jobs

Sale of farm machinery business saves 68 jobs

News Oct 3, 2024

Have your say on calls for increase in farm budget

Have your say on calls for increase in farm budget

News Oct 3, 2024

Enormously missed: Sheep producer was passionate advocate for farming

Enormously missed: Sheep producer was passionate advocate for farming

News Sep 2, 2024

Environmental farmers seek more members

Environmental farmers seek more members

News Sep 2, 2024

NFU steps up pressure for fairer deal for farmers

NFU steps up pressure for fairer deal for farmers

News Sep 2, 2024

Tributes paid to Staffordshire farmer

Tributes paid to Staffordshire farmer

News Jul 31, 2024

Time to deliver on farming pledges, government told

Time to deliver on farming pledges, government told

News Jul 31, 2024

Open Farm Sunday puts farming in the spotlight

Open Farm Sunday puts farming in the spotlight

News Jul 3, 2024

New government ‘must secure farming future’

New government ‘must secure farming future’

News Jul 3, 2024

Targeted cultivation is focus at Groundswell

Targeted cultivation is focus at Groundswell

News Jun 6, 2024

Slurry inoculant makes Groundswell debut

Slurry inoculant makes Groundswell debut

News Jun 6, 2024

Groundswell marks ninth anniversary

Groundswell marks ninth anniversary

News Jun 6, 2024

‘Arable extravaganza’ to bring farmers together in celebration

‘Arable extravaganza’ to bring farmers together in celebration

News Jun 3, 2024

Call for next government to recognise farming

Call for next government to recognise farming

News Jun 3, 2024

New improved SFI offer is broader and more flexible

New improved SFI offer is broader and more flexible

News Jun 3, 2024

Milling wheat ‘likely to need nitrogen top-up’

Milling wheat ‘likely to need nitrogen top-up’

News May 3, 2024

Spotlight to shine bright on crop trials at Arable Event

Spotlight to shine bright on crop trials at Arable Event

News May 3, 2024

Retailers ‘must help farmers rebound from wet weather’

Retailers ‘must help farmers rebound from wet weather’

News May 3, 2024

Lincolnshire couple create award-winning lamb brand

Lincolnshire couple create award-winning lamb brand

News Apr 2, 2024

Growers switch to SFI to fend off weather woes

Growers switch to SFI to fend off weather woes

News Apr 2, 2024

You can push through, says young farmer

You can push through, says young farmer

News Mar 5, 2024

New glasshouse facility at Riseholme Campus

New glasshouse facility at Riseholme Campus

News Mar 5, 2024

Government makes pledge on UK food security

Government makes pledge on UK food security

News Mar 5, 2024

Big farmland bird count gears up for 2024

Big farmland bird count gears up for 2024

News Jan 31, 2024

Defra considers options following winter floods

Defra considers options following winter floods

News Jan 31, 2024

Fatstock Cup double for Oswestry farmer

Fatstock Cup double for Oswestry farmer

News Dec 21, 2023

Lincolnshire farmer grows first crop of UK baked beans

Lincolnshire farmer grows first crop of UK baked beans

News Dec 21, 2023

Farm outlook: Good cashflow will be key to successful 2024

Farm outlook: Good cashflow will be key to successful 2024

News Dec 21, 2023

Wolds Produce joins the AKP Group

Wolds Produce joins the AKP Group

News Nov 30, 2023

Investment needed to realise rural potential

Investment needed to realise rural potential

News Nov 30, 2023

Farming doctor shortlisted for environment award

Farming doctor shortlisted for environment award

News Nov 3, 2023

Red Tractor scheme faces ‘value for money’ probe

Red Tractor scheme faces ‘value for money’ probe

News Nov 3, 2023

Drill cover crops with match funding

Drill cover crops with match funding

News Oct 4, 2023

Defra faces criticism for SFI rollout

Defra faces criticism for SFI rollout

News Oct 4, 2023

Farm machinery worth £5.6m sold so far this year

Farm machinery worth £5.6m sold so far this year

News Aug 29, 2023

Extra time to apply for stewardship scheme

Extra time to apply for stewardship scheme

News Aug 29, 2023

‘Failure to support farming undermines food security’

‘Failure to support farming undermines food security’

News Jul 31, 2023

Sunshine sees crowds flock to Arable Event

Sunshine sees crowds flock to Arable Event

News Jul 12, 2023

Revamped SFI scheme is more attractive to farmers

Revamped SFI scheme is more attractive to farmers

News Jul 4, 2023

Largest organic event unitesfood and farming sectors

Largest organic event unitesfood and farming sectors

News Jun 16, 2023

New Agricultural Mortgage Consultant for the Midlands

New Agricultural Mortgage Consultant for the Midlands

News Jun 16, 2023

Prime Minister urged to build on promises made to farmers

Prime Minister urged to build on promises made to farmers

News Jun 1, 2023

A practical approach to improving biodiversity and farm resilience

A practical approach to improving biodiversity and farm resilience

News May 15, 2023

Arable Event returns to Bradford Estates

Arable Event returns to Bradford Estates

News May 3, 2023

Farmer jailed for destroying river and wildlife habitats

News May 3, 2023

Minister pledges to repair ‘broken’ pig supply chain

Minister pledges to repair ‘broken’ pig supply chain

News May 3, 2023

AF Interim Agricultural Inflation Index records a downward dip after years of spiralling costs

AF Interim Agricultural Inflation Index records a downward dip after years of spiralling costs

News Apr 27, 2023

Coveted award for agri-tech innovation Hub

Coveted award for agri-tech innovation Hub

News Apr 14, 2023

Farmer builds resilience with trees and hedges

Farmer builds resilience with trees and hedges

Forestry Apr 1, 2023

Farmers face ‘cliff edge’ following Spring Budget

Farmers face ‘cliff edge’ following Spring Budget

News Mar 30, 2023

Retired farmer’s mission to support charities as tribute to his late wife

Retired farmer’s mission to support charities as tribute to his late wife

News Mar 2, 2023

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