Welsh farming leaders respond to publication of Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)
15th July 2025
Welsh farming leaders welcomed today’s publication of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), calling it a “generational milestone for Welsh agriculture” but also expressing their concerns.
JUL 2025
Last chance: What FETF grants are available for livestock handling?
8th July 2025
Rappa Fencing Ltd has shared some guidance on applying for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), and what products are included. This is in light of the fast-approaching deadline of 10th July for applications in England.
Don’t miss out on deadline to apply for FETF grants
8th July 2025
Farmers wanting to invest in new technology for their farming businesses still have time to apply for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025.
Hutchinsons shares practical tips for eligible applicants as SFI 2024 scheme reopens
7th July 2025
With the recent announcement from DEFRA that the SFI 2024 scheme will reopen to eligible applicants from midday today, 7th July, Georgina Wallis of Hutchinsons has given her advice on how to optimise the opportunity.
DEFRA announces return of £150m capital grants
3rd July 2025
UK government has just announced the opening of a new round of the £150 million capital grants offer.
DEFRA criticised for sharp fall in delinked payments
17th June 2025
British farming leaders have expressed their concerns following DEFRA’s announcement on steep cuts to delinked payments for 2026/27.
Farming bosses seek clarity following rumours of budget cuts
30th May 2025
“Without funding, this will be the government giving up on its own environmental targets,” said the NFU leader following rumours of significant cuts to nature-friendly farming schemes.
Defra announces £30m boost to Higher Level Stewardship scheme payments
28th May 2025
Defra has just announced that thousands of farmers will benefit from a £30 million boost to payments received for nature-friendly farming practices under the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme.
Kuhn machines available for latest FETF grant funding
23rd May 2025
Kuhn has announced that several of its machines are eligible for grants from the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) that is due to open at the end of May.
Check out how to apply for Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition
21st May 2025
A new £5 million round of the Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition will open on 2nd June. Here is everything you should know before applying.
Animal health and welfare technology eligible for FETF grant
19th May 2025
Galebreaker has announced that many of its livestock ventilation solutions are now eligible for funding under the latest Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF).
Defra retracts SFI closure for thousands of farmers
12th May 2025
Defra has backtracked on its decision to close the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme for farmers who have already started the application process following the threat of a legal challenge co-ordinated by the NFU.
