The Environment Secretary has announced major reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, a new £30m Farmer Collaboration Fund, and extended support for upland communities. These measures aim to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability, with full details expected later this year.
PackUK has released the first schedule of 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees for packaging, confirming rate increases for most materials.
As part of the Sustainable Foods 2026 programme, AIC Chief Executive Robert Sheasby will chair the Main Plenary session: “Regenerative Agriculture – Pathways to Scale and Finance”
Defra has announced that more than 5,000 farmers in England with Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier (CSMT) agreements, due to expire on 31 December 2025, will be offered a one-year extension.
Defra has announced that over 5,000 farmers in England with Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier (CSMT) agreements expiring on 31 December 2025 will be offered a one-year extension.
