The NFU26 conference towards the end of February was a significant moment for the agricultural industry in England. It gave some interesting insights into a new vision from Defra to improve key things like productivity, animal health, and economic growth. There were some notable announcements, such as details of grants, the sustainable farming incentive (SFI), and updates to the Farming Roadmap. Crucially though, they announced a consultation period to look at how to improve health and welfare for farm animals. Continue reading
