Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 246: Food production ramps up following SFI closure
© GNP In this episode, farmers ramp up food production following the closure of the government’s flagship environmental scheme.
Arable growers who were preparing Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applications are now drilling spring crops instead – with strong demand for spring seed and fertiliser.
See also: Farmers share how bombshell SFI closure will affect them
Natural England former head of agriculture Geoff Sansome says mistakes were made when drawing up the SFI – but the scheme should be refined rather than redesigned.
Why Chancellor Rachel Reeves must avoid targeting red diesel when she unveils the government’s Spring Statement.
And how big food companies are investing in agriculture – and incentivising farmers to adopt more sustainable practices.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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