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Is there enough emphasis placed on food production's role in supporting not only nature restoration, but flood management, climate change mitigation and food security?

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds unveiled further details of the scheme which is set to launch in June

Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins said the deckchairs have been rearranged one too many times for farmers since Labour came to office in 2024

CLA and NFFN welcome end of uncertainty but warn plans could pose problems for farmers in future

A major SFI shake-up will see actions cut, payments capped and £345m pledged for productivity, as Defra promises a simpler and fairer future for farm support

Defra has promised a new leaner, simpler scheme which will work for more family farm businesses. Farmers Guardian takes a look at some key aspects

Emma Reynolds to unveil plans to 'level the playing field' as smaller farms given first opportunity to access support

Succession planning, strategic clarity and sharper scrutiny of business performance are set to be the priorities for farmers and landowners in 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the past 12 months and the farming sector’s future in the coming year.