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25 Feb 2026

Defra Publishes Further Detail on SFI26

Following the Secretary of State’s announcement at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a blog setting out definitions, details and expectations for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26).

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24 Feb 2026

SFI Reforms and New Funding Measures Confirmed at NFU Conference

This update provides initial headline points only. Further detail will follow once all information has been released and reviewed.

13 Feb 2026

The Land Sector and Removals Standard Has Been Published by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Effective from January 2027 the Greenhouse Gas Protocol has launched its Land Sector and Removals Standard | GHG Protocol enabling companies to measure, report and track emissions and removals from land use and agriculture as well as specified technological removals.

09 Feb 2026

Defra Launches Replacement for PLANET v3.3 and MANNER‑NPK

Defra has launched a new, free online nutrient planning tool, NMPT‑GB . This online tool replaces the existing PLANET v3.3 and MANNER‑NPK nutrient management planning tools.

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09 Jan 2026

Government Announces New Measures to Strengthen Partnership with Farmers at The Oxford Conference

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.

22 Dec 2025

RAM-Inclusive pEPR Fees for 2026 Published

PackUK has released the first schedule of 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees for packaging, confirming rate increases for most materials.

19 Dec 2025

AIC Chief Executive to Chair Regenerative Agriculture Session at Sustainable Foods 2026

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”

10 Dec 2025

AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS) Published

AIC Services are pleased to confirm that our AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS) is now published.

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10 Dec 2025

AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme Published

AIC Services are pleased to confirm that our AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS) is now published.

09 Dec 2025

pEPR Scheme - Duplicate Direct Debit Collections

Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme mistakenly charges producers registered to the scheme.

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17 Nov 2025

Carbon Budget Growth and Delivery Plan Released by DESNZ

With COP30 currently ongoing, it is timely that the Government has published its Carbon Budget Growth and Delivery Plan (CBGD Plan).

03 Nov 2025

APPGSTA 30:50:50 Progress Update

A new report from the APPGSTA has projected that domestic food production in the UK could decline by up to 32% by 2050