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New requirements will see electronic ID (EID) mandatory for all new-born calves from 2027

The latest funding schemes from Defra focus on equipment, technology and innovation in agriculture. Jennifer Hawkes spoke to Farmers Guardian about what is available for farmers

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

Applications open today (May 29) for the £46m grant scheme

Defra announces rate increase to reward nature-friendly farming

Group says current actions not enough to meet climate or biodiversity needs

The chief executive will join Sofina Foods as group agriculture director ‘towards the end of 2025’

Programme director for the Future Farming and Countryside Programme (FFCP) stepping down after five years

Defra has confirmed the appointment, with Emily Norton to take up the role on June 1

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.