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Sebastian Young
Apr, 06 2022Understanding the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): What You Need to Know The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) continues to release more details about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), a key part of the Agricultural Transition Plan. This scheme is designed to help farmers improve soil health, boost biodiversity, and build long-term resilience while supporting profitable farming. […]
Ben Bates
Apr, 06 2022FARMING UPDATE SPRING 2022 Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Spring 2022 Update, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, reports on policy, grant and administrative updates and key market information. To discuss any of the topics raised, contact one of the Team. Click the link below for the full publication. Ceres Rural […]
Charles Garrard
Jan, 13 2022The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Farmers can apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) next year. Defra has confirmed details of the first two soil standards and an annual animal health and welfare review. Charles Garrard explains what you need to know. So what can I expect from SFI? The first SFI standards will be […]
Robert Gazely
Jan, 13 2022DEFRA have reviewed Countryside Stewardship payment rates for revenue options. The new payment rates will apply from 1st January 2022 and are described by DEFRA as being “based on current costs.” For existing agreements beginning on or before 1st January 2022, where the new rate has: Increased, the new (higher) rate will be paid. Decreased, […]
Ben Bates
Nov, 03 2021Ceres Rural – Farming Update Welcome to the Ceres Rural Farming Update 2021, a publication that provides independent insights on agricultural issues, reports on policy, grant and administrative updates and key market information. To discuss any of the topics raised, contact one of the Team. Click the link below for the full publication. Ceres Rural […]
Edward Hutley
Jun, 27 2021Countryside Stewardship Scheme: Making the Most of CSS Before the SFI Rollout As the 2021 Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) application deadline approaches, many farmers and landowners are actively reviewing their options for managing farmed and environmental land. These decisions come at a crucial moment as the industry prepares for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) rollout […]
Charles Garrard
Apr, 28 2021Countryside Stewardship Mirror Agreements: Key Considerations for 2024 and Beyond Many farmers and landowners with Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes ending this year have already heard from the RPA about renewing through new “mirror agreements.” These agreements aim to help landowners and farmers transition into the new ELMS scheme, but several important considerations should shape your […]
Ben Bates
Mar, 15 2021Spring 2021 – Farming Update Welcome to the inaugural Ceres Rural Farming Update – Spring 2021. This publication delivers expert, independent insights on the latest agricultural issues, policy changes, grants, and administrative updates, alongside key market trends shaping the rural economy. Designed for farmers, landowners, and agribusiness professionals, our update helps you stay informed and […]