Apply for the Farmer Welfare Grant
The new and expanded Farmer Welfare Grant is now accepting applications from organisations with experience supporting farming communities.
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SFI26: an update
This post updates farmers on SFI26 uptake in Window 1, when it may close, and applying on SSSI land. We also explain how eligible farmers with ELM agreements ending soon can apply in Window 2 before those agreements expire.
Apply now for automation and robotics funding
Innovators in farming can now apply for a share of up to £20 million through Round 2 of the Farming Futures Automation and Robotics competition, part of the Farming Innovation Programme.
Capital Grants 2026: 75% of budget allocated
We can confirm that 75% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has been allocated.
An update and reminder of CSHT single-focus agreements
Single-focus agreements are designed to provide a simpler route into Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). Since opening on July 21, over 300 expressions of interest have been received for these types of agreements. In this post, we provide a summary and a reminder of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
Capital Grants 2026: 50% of budget allocated
We can confirm that 50% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has been allocated.
Capital Grants 2026: 25% of budget allocated
We can confirm that 25% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has now been allocated.
Farmer Collaboration Fund: guidance and webinars available
Ahead of the Farmer Collaboration Fund (FCF) opening on 1 September, we've published guidance on GOV.UK so that potential delivery partners can start planning applications. We also share details of two upcoming webinars.
Learn more about the Farmer Welfare Grant
Earlier this month, we blogged to introduce the Farmer Welfare Grant. While the application portal does not open until 6 August, we're sharing some additional information in advance to help organisations that are considering applying, including details of upcoming webinars.
Deadline extended for pig sector survey
The pig survey deadline has been extended to 31 July 2026 to give more people the opportunity to participate.
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Groceries Code Adjudicator Annual Conference
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) annual conference takes place on Tuesday 29 September.
The event will bring together suppliers, retailers and industry representatives. It will reflect on the GCA’s work to ensure fair treatment of suppliers and the support available to them, including how they can raise issues in confidence.
Preparing your business for the UK-EU SPS agreement
Read the new guidance to understand what the changes could mean for your business and how to prepare.
Agricultural property relief
From 6 April 2026, qualifying agricultural and business assets will continue to receive full inheritance tax relief up to a combined value of £2.5 million. Lower relief rates will apply to assets above this amount. Learn more
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