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Oxford Farming Conference

News live from the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), the annual event which brings together the farming industry to discuss and debate the big issues in agriculture. Delegates include farmers, agribusiness, Defra politicians, scientists and scholars. You can also find news from the The Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) on this page.

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Further farm IHT changes ruled out by Reynolds

Defra secretary Emma Reynolds has ruled out any further government amendments to its controversial farm inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, telling farmers and industry bodies the policy is now settled. Speaking…

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Defra sets out two-window SFI return in 2026

English farmers have been given long-awaited clarity on the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), after Defra confirmed the scheme will reopen in 2026 through two application windows, with…

BUSINESS

NFU demands more clarity on SFI 2026 reopening

The NFU has warned that farmers urgently need more detail on Defra’s plans to reopen the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFI), despite confirmation that two application windows will open in 2026.…

NEWS

OFC 2026 celebrates new cohort of Inspire delegates

The depth, breadth and importance of Britain’s farming history have left a legacy of purpose-led charities, trusts and organisations that continue to support people across the sector. “The Oxford Farming…

OFC

Farming’s ‘next big ideas’ to take the stage at Oxford

Four emerging entrepreneurs and researchers will bring forward new thinking on how to build a stronger, more adaptable farming industry at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC). They make up…

OFC

Food expert Jack Bobo to headline OFC 2026

Food expert Jack Bobo has been confirmed as the headline speaker at next year’s Oxford Farming Conference (7-9 January).  Mr Bobo’s career spans international law, food and environmental policy, and…

NEWS

OFC 2026: Event set to address topic of farming resilience

A strong mix of domestic and international speakers will take to the stage at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), addressing the central theme of “growing resilience”. Global food systems…

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TAX

Further farm IHT changes ruled out by Reynolds

Defra secretary Emma Reynolds has ruled out any further government amendments to its controversial farm inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, telling farmers and industry bodies the policy is now settled. Speaking…

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Defra sets out two-window SFI return in 2026

English farmers have been given long-awaited clarity on the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), after Defra confirmed the scheme will reopen in 2026 through two application windows, with…

BUSINESS

NFU demands more clarity on SFI 2026 reopening

The NFU has warned that farmers urgently need more detail on Defra’s plans to reopen the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFI), despite confirmation that two application windows will open in 2026.…

NEWS

OFC 2026 celebrates new cohort of Inspire delegates

The depth, breadth and importance of Britain’s farming history have left a legacy of purpose-led charities, trusts and organisations that continue to support people across the sector. “The Oxford Farming…

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NEWS

ORFC spreads global message of hope for food and farming

Speakers at the opening plenary of the 2024 Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) have spoken of their hope for the future of food and farming amid political uncertainty and turmoil…

Ag charities urge farmers to seek mental health help

Agricultural charities are urging farmers struggling with their mental health to speak up and get help during these tough times. Over the past 12 months, the UK food supply chain…

PULSES

New film links animal feed to deforestation in Brazil

A new documentary film commissioned by the Landworkers’ Alliance (LWA) will seek to raise awareness of how animal feed production is contributing to deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.…

EVENTS

ORFC 2022: Rise in Covid cases forces event to go virtual

The 2022 Oxford Real Farming Conference will take place virtually in January after rapidly increasing coronavirus cases forced the cancellation of the face-to-face event. The organisers released a statement explaining…

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