Soil health and economic pressures will be discussed at a dedicated Regenerative Agriculture conference at this month’s Cereals event. Hosted by BASE UK and sponsored by sponsored by Tees Law, the conference will run across both days of the event – held on 11-12 June at Heath Farm, near... Read more

• Latest launch of FETF grants • Six-week application window • Goal to boost farming profits A multi-million-pound fund opens for applications this month to boost farm profitability, productivity and food security. The £46.7 million Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) offers three types of grant – each worth... Read more

EXPERT VIEW Farming families still have time to act before new tax rules kick in, says Toby Tallon. Farming families should take action ahead of changes to agricultural and business property relief. Inheritance tax is now a key consideration before new rules come into effect in April 2026. When... Read more

• Goal to make farming more viable • Six months to find Defra answers • No ‘silver bullet’ to boost incomes Former NFU president Minette Batters has pledged to leave no stone unturned after being appointed to lead a Defra review of farm profitability.  Announced last month, the six-month... Read more

• More incidents but fewer fines issed • Criminal gangs leave toxic rubbish tips • More must be done, say landowners Fewer people are being fined for fly-tipping – despite an increase in rubbish being illegally dumped in the countryside. Latest figures show 1.15 million incidents on public land... Read more

• Generates revenue from farm carbon • Uses a simple-to-understand system • Flexible approach has many options Farmers can maximise opportunities from the carbon economy thanks to a new bespoke focus launched by Agrii and carbon farming innovators Agreena. The partnership helps producers understand carbon farming better while building... Read more

• Cash to combat climate change • No need to sell carbon credits • Major ‘step forward’ for farmers An innovative programme enabling food supply chains to reward farmers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is now open for applications.  Farmers participating in the scheme can earn £60 for each... Read more

• Business resilience and preparation • Seize opportunities where possible • Stay abreast of policy moves Getting to grips with government grants could prove to be a lifeline for farm businesses this year, say consultants. The months ahead are set to herald opportunities as well as uncertainties – highlighting... Read more

Hasty decisions around succession planning and diversification should be avoided following last autumn’s budget, say legal experts. Widely criticised for imposing inheritance tax on farming assets worth more than £1 million, the budget saw farm businesses hit by a raft of other measures too – including the faster phase-out... Read more