Defra confirmed 76 grant items have been impacted. For farmers who have applied for a grant that is temporarily withdrawn, their application will be put on hold and will be contacted early next year
The NFU has expressed ‘extreme concern' to reports the scheme is now unlikely to open until mid-2025
Fears for uplands and common land farmers following reduction in direct payments
Winter wheat growers considering companion cropping this autumn need to be aware of herbicide compatibility and machinery requirements.
James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm
This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian editor Olivia Midgley
From 'Clarkson's Clause' and its influence on ease of diversification for UK farmers to key changes in SFI options - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG
TFA chief executive George Dunn said he believes farmers should be encouraged to consider what investment they need in their businesses over a three-year period and then use those plans to apply for a level of annual grant to support those goals
David Morley, head of conservation and environment at H&H Land and Estates outlines some of the key changes to the options available
The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'