sustainable farming incentive

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

As farm assurance bodies begin to shake-up standards, Defra must now do its bit to reduce the burden of red tape

Discover expert advice on how arable growers can prepare for SFI 2026 applications and avoid costly delays

Farmers Guardian reader Sam Sykes, from Sheffield, responds to Christopher Price's recent Farming Matters column on funding to preserve rare breeds

Baroness Hayman of Ullock defended large farms in a House of Lords debate, highlighting their role in national food security

Defra urges eligible farms to submit their application 'as soon as possible'

Tenant Farmers Association has warned the Farming Minister that short-term farm tenancies threaten investment and environmental ambition

Secretary of State, Emma Reynolds has confirmed that the SFI26 Window 1 budget will be fixed at £60m, despite calls for 'flexibility' to ensure all small farms can access funding within the first window

As we await the arrival of yet another Government, what can be done to give farmers the confidence they need to back their business?

The SFI26 funding scheme will not be enough to meet the demand for financial support for farmers