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defrafarming.blog.gov.uk > 03/26/2026 > a-survey-for-the-milk-sector

A survey for the milk sector 

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (602+ words) Over recent months, the UK milk sector has experienced significant pressure from global milk supplies and commodity markets, leading to a sudden and sharp fall in milk prices. As the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA), my role is to promote…...

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defrafarming.blog.gov.uk > 03/26/2026 > the-first-meeting-of-the-farming-and-food-partnership-board

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1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (12+ words) The first meeting of the Farming and Food Partnership Board'GOV.UK blogs...

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defrafarming.blog.gov.uk > 03/09/2026 > join-our-webinar-building-farm-resilience-in-the-east-of-england

Join our webinar: building farm resilience in the East of England

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (560+ words) The East of England is known for its flat, fertile land and warm, dry climate, which makes it well suited to crop production." The region"contains"28% of England's wheat area and 25% of its barley area, making it one of the…...

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defrafarming.blog.gov.uk > 02/02/2026 > first-precision-breeding-and-low-emissions-projects-awarded-funding

First precision breeding and low emissions projects awarded funding 

2+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (1319+ words) We're awarding funding to 15 projects across England that will help turn cutting'edge research into practical, ready'to'use tools for farmers. In total, around "21.5 million is being invested in innovative precision -breeding and low'emissions projects. This funding forms part of Defra's Farming…...

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defrafarming.blog.gov.uk > 01/13/2026 > mandatory-sheep-carcase-classification-and-price-reporting-introduced

Mandatory sheep carcase classification and price reporting introduced

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (893+ words) A mandatory, standardised system for classifying sheep carcases and reporting prices is now in force. The new system will help ensure sheep carcases are classified in a fair and consistent way, bringing the sheep sector into line with beef and…...

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defrafarming.blog.gov.uk > 01/08/2026 > the-new-sfi-offer-for-2026

The new SFI offer for 2026

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (678+ words) The new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer will launch this year. It will continue to support sustainable farming in England and help encourage growth. In response to feedback, we are improving the new SFI offer to: These changes will deliver…...