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Defra Secretary Steve Reed goes before Efra Committee, telling them an IHT rethink would mean NHS services will be cut and reveals a new redrawn SFI will be coming early next year. Animal health is on the agenda as a single case of BSE is recorded in Essex. Meanwhile there is good news as Gen Z say farmers are the champions of the British countryside and the latest weather forecast says rain is on the way.

Defra Secretary refuses to be moved, telling MPs it is a choice between Inheritance Tax or NHS provision

Fisher German’s David Kinnersley says eligible farmers are better off applying now despite the small application window and extra restrictions

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

Uncertainty about future sector support sees Wales's figures slump by 45%

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Defra's decision to allow those with in-progress SFI applications starting since January 12 to continue with their applications, following a legal threat from the NFU asserting proper notice had not been given, and Cranswick has launched an investigation after undercover footage revealed alleged 'abuse' at pig farm

Around 3,000 applications which were started on January 12 or later will be eligible to be submitted

There are concerns around the impact the loss of the Sustainable Farming Incentive could have on nature, and many farmers are finding ways to bring in that lost income

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has issued a rally call to councillors and regional mayors to do all they can to back British farming if they are elected

Ben Stanley, Derbyshire, writes about delayed SFI payments and how those who missed out should think themselves lucky