Subscribers Only 30 April 2026 FETF Deadline Extended The deadline for applications to the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) has been extended until midday on 12th May. To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 27 April 2026 Uplands Review Defra has published an independent report reviewing the challenges facing English upland farmers and farming communities. The report titled ‘Towards To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 27 April 2026 BNG Changes Recent Government announcements will affect the market for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Whilst some are likely to be negative in To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 April 2026 Scottish Rural Support Plan The Scottish Government has published its ‘Rural Support Plan’ (RSP) for 2026-2030. Having a plan is a requirement under the To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 April 2026 Regulation Review The Law Commission is to undertake a review of environmental legislation that applies to agriculture. It will look at ways To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 April 2026 Boiler Upgrade Scheme It has been announced that the grant under the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme will be increased from £7,500 to £9,000. To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 22 April 2026 Defra ‘No’ to SPS Transition The UK Government has rejected calls from the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee to provide a formal To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 20 April 2026 Renters’ Rights Act 2025 The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) 2025 introduces substantial changes to residential tenancies in England. Many farms and estates rent out To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 March 2026 EU Free Trade Agreements Update – March 2026 EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement On 24th March, the EU and Australia announced that they had concluded negotiations on a Free To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 March 2026 UK/EU SPS Agreement Update On 9th March, Defra published both a formal ‘legislation in scope’ note and business guidance, which maps the areas where To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 March 2026 CS Expiry & SFI The Government has recognised the issue with potential gaps in funding as the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) moves to having To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 March 2026 SFS: Further Elements More details have been released by the Welsh Government on the Optional and Collaborative elements of the Sustainable Farming Scheme To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 March 2026 FBT Guidance The Farm Tenancy Forum has produced a guidance note on long-term Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) in England. The Guidance note To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 March 2026 CS Revenue Claims The claim window for Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) revenue claims is now open. The deadline for submitting To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 March 2026 Welsh Agricultural Loan Scheme The Welsh Government has given details of an Agricultural Loan scheme being introduced later this year. The Sustainable Agriculture Loan To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 23 March 2026 Land Use Framework The Land Use Framework (LUF) for England has been published, following the consultation undertaken last year (see https://theandersonscentre.co.uk/land-use-consultation/). In line To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 23 March 2026 Farm Business Income March ’26 The mixed farm profitability picture continues, with the latest Defra Farm Business Income figures illustrating the ongoing a ‘up horn, To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 23 March 2026 Gulf Conflict Impacts The conflict in the Gulf has added fresh volatility to global commodity markets. Much of the focus has been on To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 17 March 2026 Welsh SAF Window Open The Welsh Single Application Form (SAF) window is now open and closes on 15th May 2026. Applications to either the To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 17 March 2026 Scottish BPS Payments The Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has confirmed BPS and Greening payments will be made to Scottish farmers from To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 17 March 2026 Funding for Welsh Agri-Environment Scheme The Welsh Government has confirmed £6.5m will be available in 2026-2028 under its Ffermio Bro scheme. The funding is available To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 9 March 2026 SFI Update Feb 2026 Defra has released details of the Sustainable Farming Incentive offering for 2026 – ‘SFI26’. This includes opening dates, capping at To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 February 2026 FETF 2026 The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) will open on 17th March for six weeks, closing on 28th April 2026. To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 February 2026 Policy Announcements Feb 2026 Defra Secretary of State, Emma Reynolds made a number of policy announcements at the NFU conference on 24th February. These To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
