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Land Business Update | Week Commencing 15 June 2026
Farming & food Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) to have £240m funding (England) The funding will be split £60m for Window 1, which opens on 30 June for farmers without an ELM agreement and farms under 50 ha, and £180m for Window 2, when opens in September for all other farmers. Defra has also confirmed that its IT systems are […]
Careful decision making required on SFI26
SFI26 offers potential in terms of helping farms to reduce risk and deliver a more resilient farming system – but careful analysis is needed to ensure the figures stack up. The scheme is due to open on 18 June for a limited group of farmers and then more widely on 30 June to farmers with […]
In the Know: Agroforestry grants and funding
Agroforestry is gaining momentum across the UK as farmers and landowners look for resilient, profitable systems that work with natural processes rather than against them. Agroforestry essentially integrates trees with crops or livestock to create a more diverse, productive and climate-resilient farmed landscape. This approach is not new, as trees have been a part of […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 25 May 2026
Farming & food UK vineyard business survey 2026 – open for responses now (UK) The UK viticulture sector has gone through a period of rapid growth and has had some bumper years recently. We would like produce a picture of the state of the UK vineyard sector by asking viticulture businesses about the factors that […]
Grants to support sustainable lowland peat management
Funding is currently available to help farmers and other stakeholders explore more sustainable ways of managing lowland peat – to preserve soils, cut emissions and maintain agricultural viability. England’s lowland peatlands, which include the Cambridgeshire Fens, Somerset Levels and Moors, and the Lancashire Mosses, are among the country’s most fertile and historically important landscapes. For […]
Biodiversity Net Gain reforms – key changes
The Government has recently announced several amendments to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy and procedures which have the potential to increase demand for off-site delivery. While the requirement to deliver a minimum 10% biodiversity uplift remains unchanged, the reforms suggest a shift towards a more flexible system, particularly for smaller development sites, and a reduced […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 4 May 2026
Farming & food Farmers without an existing ELM agreement should consider applying for SFI26 (England) The government has published some initial guidance for farmers who are eligible to apply in the first application window, which is expected to open in late June. They are farmers who (i) did not have a live, RPA-administered ELM revenue […]
Letting residential property – what is changing in Scotland?
Landlords in Scotland are facing some important changes this year, as new legislation aimed at strengthening tenant rights and improving standards across the private rented sector begin to take effect. Damp and mould From 6 October 2026, landlords will be subject to new responsibilities around the investigation and repair of damp and mould issues. While Scottish landlords have […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 27 April 2026
Farming & food Area of let farmland continues to fall (England) The latest data from Defra on land ownership and tenure shows that the area of land let out (for one year or more) continues to fall (to ~28% of land, from around ~33% in 2010). The data comes from the June Survey of Agriculture, […]
Rising fuel and fertiliser costs demand a proactive response
Escalating fuel, fertiliser and energy costs are set to place even greater pressure on farm margins in the months ahead. The conflict in the Middle East has driven sharp increases in oil prices, with red diesel almost doubling from around 72p/litre to almost 140p/litre at peak. Fertiliser spot prices have also increased by around 30-40%, […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 6 April 2026
Farming & food Rural Support Plan (Scotland) The Scottish Government has published its first Rural Support Plan to give more clarity on how farmers will be supported over the next five years. It confirms the ‘four-tier’ model for farm support with some direct payments continuing, but payments being conditional on meeting enhanced baseline standards. Indirect […]
Land Use Framework: Key signals for land managers
The Government’s first Land Use Framework for England gives land managers and farmers plenty to consider. The central message is that there is enough land to build homes, restore nature, expand renewable energy and maintain food production – provided it is used in a more efficient and multifunctional way. But equally it acknowledges that different […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 23 March 2026
Farming & food The Land Use Framework for England (England) The government has published England’s first ever Land Use Framework. It provides ‘broad direction that can inform decision-making on multifunctional and efficient land use’, based on ‘the most advanced spatial analysis ever undertaken in this country’. The document repeatedly states that: The Framework will be […]
Health & safety update | Spring 2026
Welcome to this quarter’s health and safety update. In this edition, we look at managing the hidden health risks from livestock when inviting the public on to farms. Springtime farm visits – managing the hidden health risks from livestock As spring arrives, many farms and estates have begun welcoming visitors again. Lamb feeding, open farm […]
Prepare early for 2026 Capital Grants applications
Farmers planning to apply for a Capital Grant when the scheme reopens in July 2026 are advised to start their preparations now, with Defra warning it expects there to be more applications than funding available. The Capital Grants scheme provides one-off grants for items or works which will improve air and water quality, support natural […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 9 March 2026
Farming & food Farm profit forecasts highlight pressure on crop growing farms (England) Cereals, general cropping and mixed farms are all expected to have generated lower average profits in 2025/26 than the average over the three years from 2022/23 to 2024/25. This is due to lower commodity prices and reductions in Basic Payment subsidies. The […]
2026 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) grants
Farmers in England have from 17 March until midday on 28 April 2026 to make an application under the 2026 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) grant scheme. Defra has said this will be the final round of FETF in its current form, as it will be revamping its grants offering for 2027. What does the […]
Decision time in Wales as Sustainable Farming Scheme opens
Farmers in Wales must decide within the coming weeks whether to apply for the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) or remain in the legacy Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). Farming businesses are obliged to notify the Welsh Government of their decision using the annual Single Application Form (SAF). The deadline for submission is 15 May. SFS […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 23 February 2026
Farming & food SFI 2026 – more details announced (England) The Secretary of State Emma Reynolds provided some more details of the ‘reset’ scheme at the NFU Conference. Key points are: Reaction has been generally positive. There are however a number of key elements still to confirm, the biggest of which is what the total […]
Use SFI 2026 to cut risk and build business resilience
Farmers now have enough detail to begin preparing for a 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) application. This is an opportunity to look ahead and consider how SFI could support your business in terms of strengthening resilience, de-risking and shaping a farming system that works for you over the long term. SFI 2026 – key changes […]
