sustainable farming incentive

Uplands look set to bear brunt of change as Defra insists a successful farming sector is one of its key drivers

James, along with his wife Isobel and their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm

British organic products are ‘in high demand’ as the UK organic food and drink market enters its 14th year of consecutive growth, figures released today by Soil Association Certification reveal

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

Policy reform, political pressure and farmer frustration dominated proceedings at NFU Conference, as industry leaders challenged Ministers on SFI changes, Inheritance Tax and the mounting pressures facing the sector

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

TFA farm policy adviser Lynette Steel writes on what must change for tenant farmers in 2026 and why the industry needs commitments to ensure businesses are adequately paid for the high standard of goods that they produce

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

Defra's revolving door took another spin as trade deals were signed and record-breaking temperatures took their toll