...testing the use of free satellite data captured over a regular cycle throughout the year to identify land that may be impacted by natural events such as floods and in...
We held a public consultation between 29 October and 10 December 2024, about our regulatory approach to enforcing The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 The consultation offered farmers, stakeholders,...
...1 January 2024 to midnight on 29 February 2024. We have updated our Complaints procedure page to include the current procedures relating to BPS payments. On the same page you...
...RPA processing agreements which started on 1 January 2024. This saw an increase in interest from farmers and land managers across England. RPA has also been processing capital grant applications...
...on 1 June 2024. To give you the best chance of a successful application, make sure the goals in your application align with the Countryside Stewardship priorities for your local...
The application window for Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid Tier and Wildlife Offer agreements, to start from 1 January 2024, opened today. Earlier this year, Farming Minister Mark Spencer announced an...
...offer 5 year extensions for agreements due to end in 2024. For those who are already delivering valuable outcomes and wish to continue as they are, this offers some stability...
...to make it as easy as possible for farmers in England to meet the EU requirements on greening. We believe environmental benefits from the rural economy are better delivered through...
...England’s local Catchment Sensitive Farming team will be on hand with free advice and guidance that can improve farm efficiency and at the same time bring environmental improvement by preventing...
...Defra to give free, confidential advice to farmers and farming industry advisers to help them understand and meet requirements for cross compliance, ‘greening’, water protection and the sustainable use of...