Subscribers Only13 July 2026Agriculture in the UK The annual compendium of farming statistics, ‘Agriculture in the UK’ has been published by Defra. It is the most comprehensive To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only26 June 2026Farming Innovation Programme Defra has announced a further £53m will be made available through the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP). This means a total To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only26 June 2026Protected Landscapes Funding Defra has released details of the new Wildlife-Rich Habitat Fund. Between 2026 and 2029 a total of £30m (£10m per To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
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 Only4 June 2026Delays to Consultation Responses Defra is delaying its response to the consultation on the proposed ban on laying hen cages until the ‘summer’. This 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 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
