Round 5 of the Small Research and Development Partnerships competition is now open. UK businesses can apply to develop new farming products or services to bring them closer to commercial use. In this ...

As part of our commitment to keep you informed about the progress of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26), we said we would publish updates as funding is allocated. We can confirm that ...

Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) closed at 15:48 on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application. We have seen strong interest ...

Defra’s Nutrient Management Planning Tool is designed to help make nutrient planning simpler. The online tool has been updated to include a calculator that estimates the nutrients supplied by organic ...

As part of our commitment to keep you informed about the progress of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26), we said we would publish updates as funding is allocated. We can confirm that 75% ...

We are committed to being as transparent as possible as funding is allocated throughout Window 2. We will continue to keep farmers, land managers and stakeholders updated throughout the application ...

Farmers have had a difficult 2026: navigating the impact of extreme drought and hot weather, the ongoing rise in Bluetongue virus cases, and input price rises from the Middle East conflict. The ...

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease that affects sheep, cattle, deer, goats and camelids - alpacas and llamas. It is mainly spread by midges but can also pass through infected semen, embryos or ...

Managing nutrients is one of the most important jobs on a farm. If done effectively, it can reduce input costs, maximise crop performance and reduce the impact of farming on the environment. It can be ...

Defra’s Nutrient Management Planning Tool is designed to help make nutrient planning simpler. The online tool has been updated to include a calculator that estimates the nutrients supplied by organic ...

Tom took over as editor of the Defra Farming Blog in September 2026 during Sarah Stewart's period of maternity leave. In this role he is responsible for a portfolio of digital engagement products and ...