Defra

The Farming Minister, Stephen Morgan said lessons will be learnt from this year to help shape SFI27

LibDems condemn 'first come first served' basis while Conservatives question why Labour would not listen

Defra said they would share details of SFI27 'as early as possible'

Farmers have contacted Farmers Guardian to share their frustration after the entire budget for SFI26 was allocated in just a few hours

It took only a matter of hours for the full £233m funding to be allocated

The Tenant Farmers Association said the Farm Tenancy Forum must continue to scrutinise the work of the Tenant Farming Commissioner and hold government policy to account

Farming Minister Stephen Morgan asked the NPA to develop a detailed support package in July

Latest Farming Annual Report shows total farm budget fell to £2.322bn for 2025/26

A new study questions Natural England's evidence base and advocates for a more scientific approach

The lack of wildfire strategy has come under attack as MPs question whether the Government will be prepared for next year's wildfires