Higher Level Stewardship scheme

NFU Conference: Defra announces seasonal worker scheme extension, investment in farm equipment fund and public procurement plans

Politics

NFU Conference: Defra announces seasonal worker scheme extension, investment in farm equipment fund and public procurement plans

Defra Secretary Steve Reed announces new policies and investment plans to help 'boost profits' for farmers

clock 25 February 2025 • 3 min read
Urgent action needed on unfair treatment of farmers in Higher Level Stewardship

Environment

Urgent action needed on unfair treatment of farmers in Higher Level Stewardship

The NFU and environmental groups have come together to urge the Defra Secretary to treat agreement holders fairly in the agricultural transition

clock 21 February 2025 • 2 min read
Balancing nature-friendly farming with productivity in the High Weald AONB

Farm Life

Balancing nature-friendly farming with productivity in the High Weald AONB

Tenant farmers Bob Felton and Liz Wallis are committed custodians of a Sussex farm with ancient woodland, rolling hills and a 17th-century farmhouse

clock 30 January 2025 • 9 min read