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 2026British Wool After several difficult years for the sector, British wool prices have staged a strong recovery, with auction values reaching their 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
8 May 2026George Cock Scholar for 2026-27 The Andersons Centre is very pleased George Cock is our scholar for 2026-2027. Congratulations George, we look forward to you...
6 May 2026Agflation Update – May 2026 Cost of Farming Crisis Emerging Agricultural input inflation ('Agflation') has risen further in April 2026, with Andersons' latest estimates placing...
6 May 2026Defra ‘No’ to SPS Transition The UK Government has rejected calls from the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee to provide a transition...
6 May 2026Renters’ Rights Act 2025 The Renters' Rights Act (RRA) 2025 introduces substantial changes to residential tenancies in England. Many farms and estates rent out...
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 2026Cereals Update April 26 Crops in the UK have had a good start to the season and largely look well. That said, growers on 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 2026Dairy Production and Prices April ’26 Domestic milk deliveries through the first quarter of the year have remained high. According to the AHDB, GB production for To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only27 April 2026Dutch Aid Scheme The European Commission has approved a €615.7 million Dutch state aid scheme aimed at reducing emissions from dairy farming. The 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
Subscribers Only24 April 2026Beef & Sheep Update – April 2026 Beef Prime cattle prices, whilst remaining historically strong, continue to ease. This is at a time when last year they To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only24 April 2026Scottish 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 Only24 April 2026Regulation 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
