farming buisness

"The sudden closure of the latest round of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applies further pressure on farm businesses already faced with an unprecedented number of uncontrollable challenges."

"Last year the government announced it was developing a Farming Roadmap for England to bring together in one place its long-term strategies, reforms and commitments for the sector."

"Energy prices are continuing to rise as macroeconomic pressures and other external factors push costs upwards. "

"The market for ecosystem services is becoming an increasingly important part of rural land strategy. "

"What’s the impact and what action can businesses take?"

"Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) was attended by Honorary President HRH The Princess Royal and more than 600 delegates from the agricultural and rural sector who gathered to consider the threats and opportunities that lie ahead."

"For many farming and rural businesses 2026 will be a year of reassessment as they navigate the well-documented changes in government policy and financial support. "

"Despite vociferous opposition from the farming industry, the government’s far-reaching changes to agricultural property relief from inheritance tax will be implemented in April 2026."