Defra

The SFI26 funding scheme will not be enough to meet the demand for financial support for farmers

The Minister instead cited that market forces and global commodity prices should ultimately govern UK agriculture

Secretary of State Emma Reynolds agreed change must happen 'more quickly,' but refused to blame her predecessor, and the now Housing Secretary, Steve Reed

The assessment process for emergency authorisations of pesticides is now to be updated following the investigation by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)

Rural groups issue call to Gov as locals priced out of areas where they work and grew up

Fruit Focus to learn crucial update amid Farming and Food Partnership Board sector drive

Spotlight on regen offers timely reminder of climate issues and global insecurity

The Defra secretary highlighted the importance of healthy soils and confirmed the government’s commitment to an Organic Action Plan for England while at Groundswell

Defra said demand has been strong since the scheme opened

Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black discusses the latest announcements on farm funding