tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-04-14T13:06:45+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/powering-the-farms-of-the-future-with-50-million-tech-investment 2026-04-14T13:06:45+01:00 Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment A dozen breakthrough technologies are set to reach farms faster, boosting productivity and sustainability. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reynolds-farm-tech-supercharged-to-boost-profitability 2026-02-24T15:00:06+00:00 Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability Environment Secretary to announce £345 million to fund innovation, new technology and infrastructure to boost farm productivity and support the conditions for more affordable food over time tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/from-precision-bred-hemp-to-sunshine-tomatoes-215m-to-drive-farm-innovation-in-england 2026-01-31T00:01:00+00:00 From precision-bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England £21.5m is backing 15 England-wide projects to turn new crops and low-emission farm tech into ready-to-use tools that boost productivity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strong-uptake-for-countryside-stewardship-mid-tier-agreements 2026-01-26T15:56:10+00:00 Strong uptake for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements £59m in Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement extensions taken up by farmers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reynolds-backing-farmers-with-a-new-era-of-partnership-to-boost-farm-profitability 2026-01-07T22:30:06+00:00 Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those without an existing agreement to drive growth, secure a thriving future for the sector, and deliver high qua… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farmers-lead-the-next-wave-of-greener-smarter-farming 2025-12-15T09:58:34+00:00 Farmers lead the next wave of greener, smarter farming New £2.3m fund backs 30 farm tech trials testing lower emission machinery, digital tools and peat-free compost to boost productivity and sustainability. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-400m-paid-out-for-sustainable-food-production 2025-12-12T12:54:38+00:00 More than £400m paid out for sustainable food production Three quarters of farmers have received Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship payments tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-ceo-appointed-to-lead-rpa-from-january-2026 2025-10-22T10:44:59+01:00 New CEO appointed to lead RPA from January 2026 Oliver Munn has been appointed CEO of the Rural Payments Agency, bringing extensive leadership and operational experience from across government and industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/countryside-stewardship-extended-to-support-farming-and-nature 2025-10-15T11:00:02+01:00 Countryside Stewardship extended to support farming and nature Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/12m-dragons-den-farming-innovation-boost 2025-09-01T12:46:21+01:00 £12m ‘Dragons Den’ farming innovation boost The government is investing £12.6m to boost UK agri-tech, building on clever innovations to cut costs, drive growth, and secure farming’s future. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-urges-farmers-to-start-preparations-for-winter-slurry-storage--2 2025-07-30T00:00:00+01:00 Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage Environment Agency stepping up support for farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/environment-secretary-steve-reed-groundswell-show-speech 2025-07-03T14:42:53+01:00 Environment Secretary Steve Reed: Groundswell Show speech Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the 2025 Groundswell Show. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/50-million-equipment-and-technology-grants-to-boost-food-production-and-farm-profitability 2025-05-07T10:37:59+01:00 £50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and nature. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-in-new-technologies-to-boost-food-security 2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 Government invests more than £45 million in groundbreaking technologies to boost Britain's food security More funding for farmers to increase profits, boost food production and protect nature tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/15-million-food-surplus-fund-now-open-for-applications 2025-03-12T10:27:55+00:00 £15 million food surplus fund now open for applications Food redistribution charities can submit applications for grants starting at £20,000 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-farmers-in-sfi-schemes-as-government-successfully-allocates-sustainable-farming-budget 2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 Record farmers in SFI schemes as government successfully allocates sustainable farming budget  More than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) than ever tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/steve-reed-speech-at-the-2025-oxford-farming-conference 2025-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 Steve Reed speech at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, addresses the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-for-africa-lord-collins-reaffirms-uk-ghana-partnership 2024-09-16T12:22:34+01:00 Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK-Ghana Partnership Lord Collins visits Ghana to drive mutual growth and prosperity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-urges-farmers-to-start-preparations-for-winter-slurry-storage 2024-07-16T10:17:11+01:00 Environment Agency urges farmers to start preparations for winter slurry storage The Environment Agency is stepping up to support farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/expanded-and-improved-sustainable-farming-incentive-offer-for-farmers-published 2024-05-21T00:00:00+01:00 Expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for farmers published Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer from July will give the sector a clear path forward and boost farm business resilience.