Environment

When it comes to SFI uptake, about 6,600 applications have been started but not yet submitted and only 800 agreements are live with farmers delivering on required outcomes

Frank Carr is happy to follow in his family's footsteps. Emily Ashworth visits the young hill farmer to find out more

Installing reed beds to capture farmyard run-off has steadily increased as farmers work to protect their waterways from pollution

NFU modelling work showed on average upland farm businesses lost 37 per cent of their support payments under the current Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship options

After returning to the farm at home, Chris Rumming has found success in a new way of farming. Jack Watkins finds out more

Mr Bradshaw will be hoping to take over Minette Batters, who will be stepping down from the role in February 2024 after 10 years in post

The new Secretary of State at Defra, Steve Barclay has pledged to ‘back British farming' as he takes up his new role following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's reshuffle earlier this week

AHDB has analysed the effect of stacking elements of the SFI on arable, beef and sheep, dairy and mixed farms in England, as well as how to combine actions within the scheme

Farming, education, finance and other industries will come together for Countryside COP next week to discuss the role of UK agriculture and the rural economy in combatting climate change