Farmers tell us what they want next from the Sustainable Farming Incentive

Exmoor farmer Robin Milton said 鈥榯rust and confidence in SFI had been wrecked' and it would take 鈥榮ome exceptionally good assurance' before many farmers would trust integrating it into their business again

19 March 2025 鈥� 3 min read

Defra has confirmed there will be a 'redesign' of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, but the budget and the timeline for this are still unknown. READ NOW: SFI emergency roundtable: "There...

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats

Alex Black

12 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Politics

'Facts are being ignored' - Countryside in uproar over plans to ban trail hunting

Before Christmas, the Government announced plans to ban trail hunting as part of its new Animal Welfare Strategy. However, the Countryside Alliance said it will not give up the fight to save the activity which is deep-rooted in tradition and vital to the rural economy

Chris Brayford

10 January 2026 鈥� 7 min read

Politics

Government does not recognise farming's contribution, farmers say

A Farmers Guardian survey has shown almost all farmers do not feel appreciated by the Government

Jane Thynne

10 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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