Big delay to flagship green scheme, milk market tumble, bluetongue latest, farm protest at Labour conference, & Farmers Weekly Awards
The Farmers Weekly Podcast · Farmers Weekly
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Show Notes
Farmers in England face significant cashflow shortfalls following further delays to the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.
The flagship scheme is not expected to reopen for applications until April 2026 at the earliest due to budget constraints and IT issues.
Protesting farmers vent their frustration at the government's farming policies at the Labour party conference in Liverpool.
We've a special update on milk prices as the UK dairy market takes a tumble – and examine the latest bluetongue restrictions in Wales.
And we join hundreds of farmers to celebrate the best of British agriculture at the Farmers Weekly Awards in London.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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