The Voluntary Initiative

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05 Jun 2025

Increased Rates for Existing Higher Level Stewardship Agreements

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) recently published details regarding the amounts by which payment rates for 157 Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) options will rise.

15 May 2025

Defra Releases Latest Quarterly Figures on Sustainable Farming Incentive Uptake

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published figures for the uptake of their Countryside Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes up to 1 April 2025.

Members only

10 Apr 2025

UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) AIC webinar available

A recording of a webinar for AIC Members to explain the 2025 UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) in more detail is now available.

Members only

21 Mar 2025

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) published 21 March 2025

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) has been published on 21 March 2025. The Plan sets out the Government's strategy for managing pesticide use and minimising risk.

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12 Mar 2025