Agricultural Transition Plan

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Defra's Agricultural Transition Plan will see a move away from direct payments to other kinds of funding over a seven-year period. It starts in 2021 and runs through to 2028.

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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 offer – key details

SFI – scheme guidance and information

Renewed SFI expected soon as NFU urges scheme must work for all

ELMs capital grants – essential information

Defra reopens capital grants for England

Everything you need to know about ELMs

Animal health and welfare review and endemic disease follow-up

Animal health and welfare pathway expanded for multiple flocks

Delinked payments – read our latest guidance

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Further cuts to delinked payments is ‘another financial blow’

Spending Review: Defra publishes detail behind its budget

Impact of cuts to agricultural budget would be ‘monumental’

NFU, RSPB and supermarkets send joint warning to the Chancellor

Farm business and support schemes summer checklist

Tough choices ahead if reports of cuts to ELMs budget are true

Key information for agri-environment scheme agreement holders

How the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund can help reduce the risks of bTB

Government urged to invest in resilient farming as dry weather bites

Find out about applying for Farming Investment Fund schemes

Shaping the future of SFI – have your say

Funding for innovation grants to bring cutting-edge technology to farms

NFU and RPA answer your questions

Historic and archaeological features in SFI and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier