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New ‘sustainability payments’ are being made available to sugar beet growers.  Under a partnership between British Sugar and the Soil
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21 April 2026

bTB Costs

A study undertaken by The Andersons Centre has found that the cost to the farming industry of bovine TB (bTB)
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The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) 2025 introduces substantial changes to residential tenancies in England.  Many farms and estates rent out
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20 April 2026

Ensus to Restart

A Government-backed rescue package will see biofuel production restart at the Ensus plant on Teesside.  The plant will be temporarily
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Cost of Farm Squeeze Returns as Agflation Accelerates Andersons’ latest estimates (March 2026) placing it at 7.6% annually, well ahead...
9 April 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...
The global grain market remains well supplied.  March’s supply and demand estimates reinforce this; the USDA increased global grain ending...
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On 9th March, Defra published both a formal ‘legislation in scope’ note and business guidance, which maps the areas where
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The global grain market remains well supplied.  March’s supply and demand estimates reinforce this; the USDA increased global grain ending
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Beef Finished cattle prices, whilst still historically very high are currently ‘pausing’.  The GB deadweight All Steer price has fallen
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In February, GB milk deliveries continued to run ahead of last year and the five-year average.  Deliveries totaled an estimated
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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
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More details have been released by the Welsh Government on the Optional and Collaborative elements of the Sustainable Farming Scheme
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24 March 2026

TB Incidence Falls

There is some positive news on TB in England in the latest statistics released by Defra.  These show that herd
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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
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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
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The Welsh Government has given details of an Agricultural Loan scheme being introduced later this year.  The Sustainable Agriculture Loan
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