When it comes to SFI uptake, about 6,600 applications have been started but not yet submitted and only 800 agreements are live with farmers delivering on required outcomes
New grant aims to help farmers reduce pollution and make better use of nutrients
New report says more must be done to protect animal welfare standards and guard agains food crime
Industry leaders say soaring imports underminining UK farmers and producers
Round two of the fund is expected to close at midnight on September 21. Given the extensive preparation time many farmers and landowners who expressed an initial interest in applying are a long way down the line by now
Defra was probed on a specific date in autumn in which the online checker would open, but failed to give one. They said they were preparing to launch round two of the scheme and guidance would be issued soon
NFU advises farmers to refer back to the current guidance of the scheme before completing the online checker, to ensure their proposal has the best possible chance of being approved
Surveys criticising livestock farmers are having a ‘detrimental impact' on their mental health and well-being.
The levy body was looking to get more businesses encourage more businesses to explore export possibilities
Climate smart reseeding was the subject of a recent webinar organised by seed breeder Germinal. Wendy Short reports.