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Introduction

Written by Mike Donovan What will be the farming policy be for the new government? Keir Starmer promises pain before gain, yet so far the Defra budget has not been discussed in any detail.  It’s the principle question in the minds of all 109,000 farmers and its 471,000 workforce today. Farming employs 1 per cent …

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Agent in Focus – Peter Roberts

Integrating Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions into Arable Contract Farming Agreements provides a number of challenges for agreements moving forward. Peter Roberts, Associate Partner in the Agribusiness team at leading property consultancy Fisher German, discusses the considerations ahead for farmers deciding on their best options now that Defra has launched SFI 24. With the decline …

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Why scientific credibility and standards compliance are vital for farming and rural communities

Find out why scientific credibility and standards compliant natural capital analytics are critical for farming and rural communities Written by Anna Woodley from Trinity AgTech Agriculture is evolving in ways we’ve never seen before, needing to address both challenges and exciting opportunities. It’s been made crucial for us to rethink how we approach these changes. …

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Is it time to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive?

Knight Frank’s Mark Topliff writes why the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is now worth considering and consultant Andrew Martin provides an example of how arable land can make the most of the scheme. When the SFI was launched in 2022, it was generally met with a lukewarm reception by farmers and environmental organisations. English Basic …

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Farmers unite over tree planting.

Planting trees in the right place at the right time can bring significant benefits to your farm including generating additional income through activities such as harvesting trees for timber, producing wood for fuel and other wood products, selling carbon units, and designing woodland for recreation and leisure use. Andy Gray, who farms at Elston Farm, …

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