Subscribers Only19 June 2026New Farm Minister The revolving door in Defra’s Ministerial offices continues to turn. Dame Angela Eagle, who had only been in post since To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only19 June 2026Bovine TB Strategy An independent advisory group has recommended new measures aimed at eradicating Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038. They have To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only11 June 2026SFI26 Budget & Expiring Schemes Defra has released further information for those with agreements expiring in the near future and on the budget for SFI26. To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only11 June 2026Farm Profits Jump Profits for UK farming rose substantially in 2025 according to the latest Defra figures. Total Income from Farming (TIFF) for To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only3 June 2026SFI26 June ’26 Defra has released ‘near-final’ scheme information for SFI26. Window 1, for small farms and those without an environmental agreement, is To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only1 June 2026Capital Grants Guidance Defra has published the guidance for its Capital Grants offer in 2026. Whilst no exact date has been given yet, To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only29 May 2026SPS Guidance Defra has published updated guidance on how the proposed Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the UK and EU will To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only26 May 2026Trade Update Tariff Changes The Government has announced a further set of import tariff reductions. This is in addition to those on To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only26 May 2026New Scottish Ministerial Team Following the Scottish Elections earlier in the month, the SNP has announced that Gillian Martin will be the new Cabinet To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only22 May 2026Gauging the Impact of an SPS Agreement on GB Meat Exports to the EU Politicians on both sides of the Channel have talked about the benefits of a UK-EU SPS agreement in broad terms. To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only21 May 2026Fertiliser Prices May ’26 The ‘books’ have opened for next season’s fertiliser. Given the sharp increase in prices since the conflict in Iran started, To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only21 May 2026SFI Issues At the time of writing (21st May) there had been no further announcement from Defra on SFI26. The scheme is To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only21 May 2026Red Diesel Duty Cut The Government has announced that the rate of duty on red diesel will be reduced from the middle of next To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only21 May 2026Organic Farming The area of UK land managed according to organic principles experienced a marked increase in 2025 compared with 2024. Latest To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only21 May 2026Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships The government has opened a new £5 million Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships competition to help agri-tech businesses bring near-market innovations To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only21 May 2026New Welsh Minister Llŷr Gruffydd has been appointed Wales’ Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability following the recent Senedd election in May To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only15 May 2026Scottish Greening NFU Scotland has written to the Scottish Government asking for clarification on Greening measures for grassland. These are due to To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only14 May 2026Kings Speech Whilst somewhat overshadowed by continued speculation over the future of the Prime Minister, the King’s Speech on the 13th May To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only8 May 2026SFI Applications Defra has published a ‘Get Ready to Apply to SFI26’ document (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-farming-incentive-2026-sfi26 ). This is ahead of the first To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only5 May 2026Food Tariffs Cut The Government is suspending import tariffs on a selection of agricultural and food products. The policy is aimed at reducing To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only5 May 2026Scottish Profits Rise Farm profits in Scotland increased sharply in 2025 according to the lastest data from the Scottish Government. It has released To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only30 April 2026FETF 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 Only27 April 2026Uplands 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 Only27 April 2026BNG 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
