David Morley, head of conservation and environment at H&H Land and Estates outlines some of the key changes to the options available
The widow of Warwickshire farmer Rocky Poulson who ended his life four days after a farm inspection said only 'slight changes' have been made and a more 'compassionate approach' was needed
RPA says funds along with scheme payments will 'release a further £401 million’ into the rural economy
Defra raises grant to £75,000 in bid to help struggling sector
Secretary of State says funds will be added to coming year's budget
The regulations in England will include a two metre ‘buffer strip' from the centre of hedgerows with no cultivation or application of pesticides or fertilisers, as well as hedge cutting ban between March 1 and August 31
More than 1,300 members of the Public and Commercial Services union, including staff from Defra, RPA and Marine Management Organisation have called for a pilot scheme to analyse the benefits of a four day week on wellbeing and productivity
Rural Payments Agency said 97 per cent of applicants had recieved their share of £525m
First applicants receive SFI 23 cash within month of joining scheme