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Environment Secretary to announce £345 million to fund innovation, new technology and infrastructure to boost farm productivity and support the conditions for more affordable food over time
£59m in Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement extensions taken up by farmers
Three quarters of farmers have received Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship payments
Oliver Munn has been appointed CEO of the Rural Payments Agency, bringing extensive leadership and operational experience from across government and industry.
Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the 2025 Groundswell Show.
Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and nature.
The Environment Agency is stepping up to support farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season.
The claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue and Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreements has opened on Thursday 14 March.
Government announces an extension to the existing scope of Agricultural Property Relief.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Environment Secretary announces major updates for farmers, with an increase in funding and reduction in red tape this summer.
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed that 97% of farmers have received their final BPS payment in the first few days of the payment window.
Farming groups and landowners encouraged to bid for share of £2.5 million Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund
The first farmers to sign up for the new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have this week received their first payment.
The new and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has started to accept applications from today.
The 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement application deadline has been extended until the 15th September.
Funding drives forward government’s commitment to increase farm productivity and build on our world-leading animal health and welfare standards
Mark Spencer drives tractor to Parliament to shine a light on mental health in rural communities
Read this update for information about our schemes, including Countryside Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, the Basic Payment Scheme and the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Application window opens for farmers and landowners to apply for 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements
Farmers urged to step up and take advantage of benefits of increased payments under new, fairer farming system
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